Need Advice on Marks for a Salt Holder ???

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Mr. Jim
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Need Advice on Marks for a Salt Holder ???

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Hi I have had a lot of fun figuring out hall marks but every now & then I get stumped so I hope some one can help with this Silver Salt Holder, The legs are petty cool they look like the legs of a deer I think it's silver plate but I could be wrong.
Take a look see what you think
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Jim

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Mr. Jim
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Re: Need Advice on Marks for a Salt Holder ???

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Can Anybody suggest a way to clean the hallmark out to make it more readable, I tried a toothbrush & silver cleaner but it is not stiff enough & I am not sure what to use as to not scratch anything?
Thanks
Jim
Stll trying to figure out who made this,
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Re: Need Advice on Marks for a Salt Holder ???

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Looks a little tar-like, I'd try cotton with a solvent such as naptha, benzene or acetone - in a ventilated area.
Mr. Jim
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Thanks I will try that, If it is clearer I will take another pictur & maybe figure this one out
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Re: Need Advice on Marks for a Salt Holder ???

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Hi I managed to clean the marks up some through the suggestion here, But I still can't make out the letters & symbol's, Let ne know if this helps anyone help me to identify this maker & date it
Thanks
Jim



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Re: Need Advice on Marks for a Salt Holder ???

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Hi All I'm Still Trying to figure this one out, ANYBODY HAVE A CLUE !!!!!
Thanks
Jim
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Hi ~ Can't quite make out the letters to the left, but the mark belongs to mid 19th silverplate manufacturer William Gough of Birmingham, England.

~Cheryl
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Yes, I believe so too. Please see;
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