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by Waylander
Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: Grace Line
Replies: 1
Views: 1952

Probably made by Elkington to order. Grace Line were a shipping company - refer here for more details http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/grace.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The date fits.

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by Waylander
Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:12 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Silver (Plated??) Pickle Forks - Need Help with the Marks
Replies: 4
Views: 3514

Very hard to date silverplate pieces with any certainty as they did not get struck with a date letter (unlike British sterling). Periods of operation, periods of use of different versions of marks, style, are your best indicators. Also, it is EP without a doubt - there is no Lion Passant etc to sign...
by Waylander
Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:33 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Silver (Plated??) Pickle Forks - Need Help with the Marks
Replies: 4
Views: 3514

James Dixon & Sons, English manufacturer
http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_D.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards

Waylander
by Waylander
Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:16 am
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: 'Australia' Pendant / Help identify Mark - A.B & SONS LT
Replies: 6
Views: 7388

Hi Shirley It might be worth writing to the Silver Society of Australia with your query - they are quite helpful and have a number of authors published on Australian silver among their members Regards Waylander http://www.australiana.org/silversoc.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...
by Waylander
Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: What-is-it question LXXVI.
Replies: 3
Views: 3528

Whistle? :)

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by Waylander
Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: HP & Co S
Replies: 2
Views: 3281

EPBM usually stands for Electro Plated Britannia Metal (refer Glossary) i.e. your piece is plate, not sterling. Not sure about the manufacturer.

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by Waylander
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:47 pm
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: Attempting to Confirm that this is Irish, Odd Hallmarks
Replies: 2
Views: 4474

It is a Dutch piece for sure, which it is in this forum

I am sure one of our Dutch experts will be able to assist

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by Waylander
Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:28 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: What-is-it question LXXIII.
Replies: 4
Views: 3867

I forget the exact name Pat but I think they are those South American cocoa (?) drinking straws......

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by Waylander
Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:07 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: What-is-it question LXXII.
Replies: 17
Views: 11010

A knuckle duster for a "Simpsons" character.....:)

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by Waylander
Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Place setting name holder , two sets of marks
Replies: 3
Views: 3727

Not sure - perhaps Hanau pseudo marks?

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by Waylander
Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: What-is-it question LX
Replies: 37
Views: 29641

Lettuce knife?

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by Waylander
Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:34 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Marks unknown on sterling salt spoons.. Help!
Replies: 3
Views: 3250

Hi Lori

EP indicates "electro plated" i.e. silverplate

Regards

Waylander
by Waylander
Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:11 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: I have one more obscure one
Replies: 4
Views: 4054

A very faint possibility might be Acme SIlver Plate Co (Boston Ma), however my version of Rainwater does not show a mark.

Waylander
by Waylander
Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:30 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: 1916 German Pilot's cup - 925 "STERLING" marks?
Replies: 7
Views: 5779

I agree with Bahner. The engraving would appear to be designed to capitalise on the purported "providence" of a piece related to the German flying ace Max Immelman.

Waylander
by Waylander
Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:39 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: Fish Knives
Replies: 1
Views: 2292

Both HH and HBH were marks used by Harrison Brothers & Howson. I quote "Originally known as Harrison Brothers (from 1849) this Sheffield manufacturer took on Howson as a partner in 1862. The majority of flatware produced by them was EPNS, however some silver items can be found. They also pr...
by Waylander
Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:52 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: arts & crafts w/ curious hallmarks
Replies: 4
Views: 4084

Try here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_and_Crafts_movement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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by Waylander
Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:19 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: Hallmarks on fish knife and fork set
Replies: 1
Views: 2023

Very hard to be at all precise without a photo, but perhaps the English maker William Hutton & Sons?

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by Waylander
Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:42 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Please Take a Look at This
Replies: 3
Views: 3074

I can guarantee the marks are not English

Waylander
by Waylander
Mon May 28, 2007 6:31 am
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: please help me identify the makers mark on this bracelet
Replies: 4
Views: 6849

Hi

Kindly post a photo of the marks in question

Regards

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by Waylander
Sun May 27, 2007 8:04 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: kerr silver cigarette case
Replies: 10
Views: 6813

Miles, reckon you might have it!

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