London Hallmark for 1806 but no maker's mark

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London Hallmark for 1806 but no maker's mark

Postby Adam.NYC » Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:17 am

Curious why this wouldn't have any maker's marks? Clearly has London sterling marks for 1806. Thanks!

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Re: London Hallmark for 1806 but no maker's mark

Postby silvermakersmarks » Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:45 am

These appear to be "pseudo-marks", not London hallmarks. They are not of a type which I can immediately identify but possibly Chinese export ware.

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Re: London Hallmark for 1806 but no maker's mark

Postby AG2012 » Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:28 am

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Re: London Hallmark for 1806 but no maker's mark

Postby Adam.NYC » Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:26 am

Thank you. This is part of my family's silver, so I have no idea about it. If it is a Chinese export, when was this a common practice?

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Re: London Hallmark for 1806 but no maker's mark

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Re: London Hallmark for 1806 but no maker's mark

Postby Adam.NYC » Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:14 pm

Thanks so much! Wasn't aware this was a separate category


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