However, I do have something I am finding difficult to identify as it appears to have some conflicting marks. If I describe this necklace perhaps someone might be able to help me?
The necklace is substantial and has some real age to it. It is around 20inches (550mm) long weighing approx 45gms — and it has some beautiful detail on it.
The hallmarks suggest it is from London but the period doesn’t seem to match the markings. There is a Leopards Head (difficult to tell if it’s crowned or uncrowned; followed by a clear lion; then a date symbol which appears to be a fancy X or K.
If it’s an X and is London — then would it appear to be 1997 but I know that this is much older. Also, the Leopard comes before the Lion which again denotes a much older date — later it was changed where the Lion comes first.
If it is the X which is the closest match it appears to be Birmingham 1846 — but then it does not have the Anchor which denotes Birmingham — just the Leopard.
Finally, the makers/importers details. Again very difficult to confirm a listing anywhere. It is JCL (could be JC Ltd) in an oblong box with points at each end pointing inwards.
Can anyone help me to identify exactly what this is — how old, where it was made and by whom? Would very much appreciate your kind assistance.
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