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by JanGroen
Wed Apr 06, 2016 4:05 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Crest on French Cristofle silverplated spoon
Replies: 6
Views: 6940

Crest on French Cristofle silverplated spoon

Good Day I have obtained this spoon a week back. It is a Christofle spoon from France. It has a emblem on it I am not sure of. Can this be the mark of Meurice hotel in Paris. Must have been snatch from there. This is a Five O’Clock Teaspoon in Perles (pattern from 1890). It bares the silver plate ma...
by JanGroen
Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: Middle East
Topic: Arabian Tray
Replies: 6
Views: 4701

Re: Arabian Tray

Thank you for this information. Been struggling for a while now.
Will go and research it some more. Sudanese silver, never thought it could be from there.
Jannie
by JanGroen
Thu Mar 24, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Rhodesian Eisteddfod medal
Replies: 2
Views: 2537

Re: Rhodesian Eisteddfod medal

Thank you, for your quick response. I like to collect these fob medals (thick that is what this is) as I found them more unique than war medals. Another reason I collect them are the fact that most have a nice set of Hallmarks and they are still cheap here in SA. My other medals are all engraved and...
by JanGroen
Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Landshut Castle/ St Hubertus silver medalion/coin
Replies: 0
Views: 1136

Landshut Castle/ St Hubertus silver medalion/coin

Good Evening I have been trying to find out about this medal. It is made out of 0.900 silver (GL900) and is about 3.5mm in diameter. It has the Landshut Castle on the one side and a classical Saint Hubertus scene on the other. It were made/designed by H. Lamparter in 1971. What will GL before the 90...
by JanGroen
Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Rhodesian Eisteddfod medal
Replies: 2
Views: 2537

Rhodesian Eisteddfod medal

Good evening This Rhodesian Eisteddfod medal by were made in 1928 by Turner & Simpson, Birmingham. It was never issued but is engraved 19 Contralto open. Got a few questions about it: Will there be any way to find out how many were made, it seems like it may be rare? Does the fact that it is not...
by JanGroen
Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: Middle East
Topic: Arabian Tray
Replies: 6
Views: 4701

Arabian Tray

Good evening I am trying to find out more about this following tray. It has Arabian writing on it and maybe a hallmark of some type. It weighs 310g and is 9mm high and 20cm i diameter. It tested to be sterling or very close to it. Any information about were and when it was made will be helpful. Than...
by JanGroen
Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Far East
Topic: Balinese Bowl
Replies: 4
Views: 2611

Balinese Bowl

Good Evening I am trying to find out more info about this beautiful little bowl. I think it is from Bali and depicts Garuda the Hindu Bird god. It is 6cm high and 11cm in diameter. Can not find any hallmarks but it tested for at least 90% silver. Any information about it will be welcome. Jannie http...
by JanGroen
Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:36 am
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Unknown Makers Mark
Replies: 3
Views: 4118

Unknown Makers Mark

Good day I am having problems finding the maker for this chatelaine clipped spectacle case. It is marked for Birmingham 1902. The initials are J W. Any information will be welcome. Jannie http://www.silver-collector.com/files/img_2822_538.jpg http://www.silver-collector.com/files/img_3326_126.jpg ht...
by JanGroen
Tue May 26, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: Handmade silver Pendant
Replies: 3
Views: 3372

Handmade silver Pendant

Any information about this pendant will be helpful. I found it in a charity shop in South Africa. It is marked MG or MC.
Jannie
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by JanGroen
Tue May 26, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: Armadillo badge
Replies: 1
Views: 1906

Armadillo badge

I bought this badge in a charity shop last year. It is made of sterling and do have an unknown makers mark. It resembles a armadillo so it may be from some American country. Any information about the badge are welcome. Jannie http://www.silver-collector.com/files/img_2842_103.jpg http://www.silver-c...

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