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Can't Read Maker's Mark To ID

Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:55 pm
by BUFFY
I'm very sorry if this post is under the wrong category. I read them all but just couldn't determine which category my post was best suited under. I have a sterling server that I've been trying to ID for quite some time with no luck. The marks on this piece are next to gone. The pictures below are about as clear as if you were looking at the marks in person under a loop. I can't even tell if the marks are upside down. Is there anyone that can ID this server? The first picture shows the markings on one side of the piece while the 2nd pic shows the marks on the other side. 3rd picture shows the pattern. Thank you.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:18 pm
by salmoned
I thought I had seen that pattern before - It's Wallace's 'Carmel' first issued in 1912.

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:14 pm
by dmay
Thank you, salmoned, that was driving me crazy! I had seen the pattern before as well.

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:27 pm
by admin
...and here's a clear image of the Wallace maker's mark.
http://www.925-1000.com/american-mfg13.html

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:21 am
by BUFFY
Oh wow! Thank you!! I've been passing this piece around for quite some time trying to get a clue as to who the maker was and driving everyone nuts in the process :) This site has been a valuable reference source for me for a long time and I really appreciate the help. Thank you again.