1905 Newcastle hallmark

[JoW]

Where can I find the early 1900s Newcastle hallmarks , dates and makers especially TJS. Thanks a million...Joe

[JoW]

Here is a picture of the fob with the Newcastle markings and date 1905??

[dognose]

Hi Joe,

I'm afraid you're looking for the impossible, the Newcastle Assay Office closed in 1884.

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=15285

Are you sure it's the Newcastle mark that you're researching? Their mark is sometimes confused with that of Chester.

Regards Trev.

[JoW]

Yeah Trev, you are right. its actually Chester 1868 ..capital D for D***...thanks mate..
Joe

[dognose]

Hi Joe,

Our posts crossed. That is Chester, from what I can of the date mark, it appears to be 1930.

The maker was Thomas James Skelton of 86, Vyse Street, Birmingham.

It was quite common for Birmingham manufacturers to send their work to the Chester Assay Office, as Chester had a more up-market reputation.

Regards Trev.

[JoW]

Trev.
The date mark E doesnt have the "ripple" base of the 1930 date , I still think its 1868...but i,m no expert.....regards Joe

[JoW]

G/day Trev....After thinking about it, the fob is not the date I wanted [1902-1909] So I might sell or swap it[it has a gold football on the front]...Joe

[dognose]

Hi Joe,

Try getting a clearer image of the marks so that we can be sure.

Trev.

[JoW]

Trev...Here is the clearest I can get...Regards Joe

[dognose]

Hi Joe,

It still looks like 1930 to me, unless of course the mark is struck sideways which sometimes happens.

Skelton entered their mark at the Chester Assay Office in 1909, so it cannot be earlier than that date.

Can someone cast a fresh pair of eyes on this dateletter and offer an opinion?

Regards Trev.

[2209patrick]

Looks like the 1930 Chester E to me.

Pat.
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[dognose]

Thanks Pat, it's much clearer now.

Regards Trev.
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[JoW]

Trev and Pat...Thank you for the help, 1930 it is.
Regards from Australia
Joe
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