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by silverstacy
Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Mystery Mark on a Silver Basket
Replies: 10
Views: 6056

Trev

I just want my post move back to where I listed it, in European silver and not silverplate. Christofle made both Silver and Silverplate, and I only have evidence that it is Silver. With the light pinprick wear throughs, the worn mark, and the Acid test, coupled with the fact that no one has a clue w...
by silverstacy
Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Mystery Mark on a Silver Basket
Replies: 10
Views: 6056

Just what I thought

Its really easy for the "experts" here blab somthing out but when you cant back it up with facts it goes silent. I had the piece tested today and it is at least 900 fine silver. Please move my post back to where it belongs.

Stacy
by silverstacy
Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Mystery Mark on a Silver Basket
Replies: 10
Views: 6056

marks

Ok, Im confused. What does the 3 and the 0 and the 09 stand for?

Stacy
by silverstacy
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Mystery Mark on a Silver Basket
Replies: 10
Views: 6056

Moved my Post

Who moved my post? I dont think this piece is plate. I think it is Sterling Silver. I dont think that it would be possible to where completely wear through at several high points from polishing, (actually pierces through in about 8 spots) unless it was solid silver.

Stacy
by silverstacy
Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:54 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Mystery Mark on a Silver Basket
Replies: 10
Views: 6056

Tom, Thats a great start but im still confused. im excited to learn that it is Christofle. At the tops of the shells on one side it is worn all the way through at the high points (almost looks pierce at first glance) so Im pretty sure its not plated. The 3 0 and the 09 arent plate marks that show in...
by silverstacy
Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Mystery Mark on a Silver Basket
Replies: 10
Views: 6056

Mystery Mark on a Silver Basket

Hello Group, I have just inherited this piece of Silver from my Great Grandmother. It is marked on the rim with what looks like a G D with a hammer in the middle in an oval cartouche. It is also marked on the handle 3 in a square, 0 in a square, SCALES with a c on each side in a square, and 09 in a ...

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