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Hi RV, I've not been able to find anything on the subject in any of my references. In my opinion, I think it is unlikely that your pieces are platinum plated (unless done at a later date) or that the sideways anchor stamp indicates anything, at least on antique pieces. Platinum did not come into use...

Hi Maz, Prior to your post, I was only aware of Namiki fountain pens and thought the name only indicated a particular style of lacquer finished pens retailed by Dunhill. Thanks for sharing the info on the company. This type of lacquerware has/had a long tradition in Japan and there must have been ot...

I'm not familiar with the production techniques of the Atkin Bros., but the vase looks heavy and thick walled which, in silverplate, is usually indicative of Britannia Metal.
see-> Silver Glossary

Regards, Tom

Interesting, can you tell us the book title?
Tom

The website of the Jüdisches Museum of Frankfurt can be visited here-> http://www.juedischesmuseum.de/einrichtungen/sammlung.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They have a large collection of Posen silver and used to show a fair number of examples online. Can't seem to find them ri...

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Although it is difficult to ID without seeing the entire handle, I think it is "Meadow Rose".

Tom

Hi, It is the Alhambra pattern made by Whiting. Production on the pattern began around 1880. Lion is right, but the Whiting trademark appears, at least in the photo, to be chattered or slightly double stamped. Regards, Tom http://www.925-1000.com/american-mfg10.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);...

Please reload the image of the mark, it is not working.
Thanks, Tom

See WMF silverplate at ->German Hallmarks

please read the guidelines re: single photo posting.
Thanks, Tom

Hi,
Most likely had a glass liner and was used for sugar.
Tom

To say the very least, you've overstated the case, but thank you for the kind words about my baby.
Best, Tom
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The way it is signed with an applied tag supports Cheryl's suspicions. These tags are made of wax and applied to the original model to be cast. In this way, a large quantity could be mass manufactured without the need to mark each one separately. Also, the beads are clearly machine made and, in gene...

Tbird,
I've just created a sitemap page that enables access to the entire site for those of you without menus.
http://www.925-1000.com/sitemap.html
There is now also a link to it on the homepage.
Thanks for the idea.
Regards, Tom
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French Hallmarks
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The Meriden trademark is right here at American Marks 6
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Sorry, don't have a clue as to the grading system. Hopefully, someone else can enlighten us.
Tom

Left to right; Canada, Sterling, and 1947. According to Tardy, since 1898, Canada follows the London date letter code. The number's below are a pattern, serial or order number. The important bit that is lacking is a maker's mark.
Regards, Tom
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Unflipped, brighter, but still none too clear. Possibly... Godbehere, W&B?
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