"CRAB" Hallmark ~ HELP!!!!

[Vietnam1967]

I recently purchased a pocket watch, which I believe is Silver. On the hinged lids is an impression of a crab. It looks like a "Blue Crab.", for indentification purposes. The mark is impressed into the silver. If anyone can help me identifying this mark, it would be deeply appreciated.

[Neruda]

I'm afraid I don't know a blue crab from any other - however a crab was/is a French touch mark from the provinces. A photo would certainly prove this possibility!

[Vietnam1967]

My camera doesn't pick the image up so I have made a drawing, as close to the image as possible. Along with the "CRAB" there are the number 3941 and a diamond with the letters J R. Thanks for your response.

[Vietnam1967]

You will find a drawn picture of the Hallmark in question at : http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=11/31811260771.jpg&s=x2

[bunnspecial]

I just posted a similar post, I have the same crab and letters in a diamond. If you find any info, please contact me, bunnspecial, I will do the same for you.

[bunnspecial]

I found this site that has some info about the French Crab.
http://www.wineantique.com/DEFINITIONS/ ... french.htm

If I read it correctly, the crab means 80% french silver.

[admin]

There is a far more complete chart of French marks on this site ->
French Hallmarks
A crab mark does not mean it is French silver, unless the mark matches identically.
Regards, Tom