Egypt Silver Bowls ?
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:53 am
by silverfoxy
I have this set of bowls with these hallmarks
Are the hallmarks for .900 silver, Lotus flower post 1946 and the date letter ?
Many Thanks
Fox
Re: Egypt Silver Bowls ?
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:22 pm
by oel
Hi, welcome to the forum.
The Egyptian silver standard hallmarks from 1916 to 1946, the silver standard (fineness) hallmarks were depicted by to digits ٩٠ for 90% pure silver. From 1947 to date the fineness standard marks for silver are hallmarked using a three-digit millesimal format ٩٠٠ for 90% pure silver.
In October 1946, the core image for silver was changed to the Nymphaea lotus flower blossom in a square frame shape. Please note your lotus flower to be in a square with cut corners. The year letter appears to be for January 1953 -October 1959. I am not sure about these hallmarks. Egyptian hallmarks have been forged.
Peter.
Source; World Hallmarks Volume II, Asia, Middle East, Africa with additional commentaries on non-hallmarking regions Hallmark Research Institute
Re: Egypt Silver Bowls ?
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:43 pm
by silverfoxy
Thanks for the information Peter.