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Another Knife Makers Marks are a Mystery
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:39 pm
by Rhody
Good evening from Rhode Island!
I have another knife with marks I cannot identify and not for a lack of searching.
The knife measures 8" long and weighs 57g.


Any assistance or hints are greatly appreciated.
Re: Another Knife Makers Marks are a Mystery
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:12 pm
by wev
Albert Coles
Re: Another Knife Makers Marks are a Mystery
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:21 pm
by Rhody
Thanks wev. I have several Albert Coles pieces but all have the AC in the diamond. Is your example a variation?
Re: Another Knife Makers Marks are a Mystery
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:27 pm
by wev
In addition to his own retail operations, Cole was a major supplier of wholesale silver goods pretty much across the country. This is one of several wholesale marks his factory used. Without a countermark, there is no way of telling who might retailed the piece.
Re: Another Knife Makers Marks are a Mystery
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:49 am
by Rhody
Thank you so much! I’ll start searching for a resource on wholesale marks.
Be safe. Stay healthy!