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by david8
Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: mystery inscription
Replies: 15
Views: 10556

Re: mystery inscription

yes it was made by william comyns in 1898 and has arthur pitson of london inscribed on base too
by david8
Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: mystery inscription
Replies: 15
Views: 10556

Re: mystery inscription

thanks Trev, Henry Felix Lister Hartmann : his “Lister” name is the maiden name of Lewis Vernon Harcourt’s mother, and the engraving says “godfather.” This is could be a christening vessel - to pour a couple drops of holy water on the baby’s head
by david8
Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:05 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: mystery inscription
Replies: 15
Views: 10556

Re: mystery inscription

the first name i am not so sure but i have researched the second name it is Lewis Vernon Harcourt secretary of state for the colonies
by david8
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: mystery inscription
Replies: 15
Views: 10556

mystery inscription

can anyone help with the names and who they are inscribed on this porringer please, the inscription was done by arthur pitt


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by david8
Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:12 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: silver seal mystery
Replies: 6
Views: 3272

Re: silver seal mystery

could it be a seal one end and a burnisher the other? the crest on the seal i think is the petty family
by david8
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: silver seal mystery
Replies: 6
Views: 3272

Re: silver seal mystery

this is the seal end

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by david8
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: silver seal mystery
Replies: 6
Views: 3272

Re: silver seal mystery

hi trev, so it could just be missing the hand to point, thanks for that
by david8
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: silver seal mystery
Replies: 6
Views: 3272

Re: silver seal mystery

its 8.5cms long
by david8
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: silver seal mystery
Replies: 6
Views: 3272

silver seal mystery

hi, i have this banded silver seal but the other end is missing something, can anyone help please

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by david8
Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:48 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: unknown lighter
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: unknown lighter

thank you for the information peter
by david8
Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:53 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: unknown lighter
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: unknown lighter

i have found 830 stamped on side of casing
by david8
Tue Dec 26, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: unknown lighter
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: unknown lighter

Thanks for your help. Will look for any marks and post if I find. david
by david8
Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: unknown lighter
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

unknown lighter

can anyone help with origin of this petrol lighter please? the casing part tests for silver


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by david8
Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: mystery tooth handle and silver sheath knife
Replies: 4
Views: 2925

Re: mystery tooth handle and silver sheath knife

hi trev, its 16.5 cms in length with the sheath on, david
by david8
Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: mystery tooth handle and silver sheath knife
Replies: 4
Views: 2925

Re: mystery tooth handle and silver sheath knife

could it be a quill cutter?
by david8
Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:16 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: mystery tooth handle and silver sheath knife
Replies: 4
Views: 2925

mystery tooth handle and silver sheath knife

hi, can anyone give me information on this object, it isnt hallmarked but tests silver, would love to know its origin, thanks


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by david8
Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:42 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: dutch soldier silver seal marks
Replies: 11
Views: 3590

Re: dutch soldier silver seal marks

hi pete, it just has a plain base, thanks for all the info, dave
by david8
Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:10 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: dutch soldier silver seal marks
Replies: 11
Views: 3590

Re: dutch soldier silver seal marks

Hi, thanks for that, are the hallmarks for silver plate
by david8
Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:51 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: dutch soldier silver seal marks
Replies: 11
Views: 3590

dutch soldier silver seal marks

can anyone please help with these hallmarks on this silver seal


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by david8
Tue Jul 11, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: coin menu holders help
Replies: 6
Views: 3415

Re: coin menu holders help

hi, sorry for being slow to respond but many thanks for your info, very much appreciated, regards david

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