Unknown hallmark i.d

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Unknown hallmark i.d

Postby tons2k » Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:29 pm

Was wondering if anyone can help I'm new to this so sorry, An old lady asked if I could trace this for her the hallmark you see is on a handheld mirror I know they are not a family help with mark for maker ie think it a ratchet and any other info please thanks for your time and patience. Alan

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Re: Unknown hallmark i.d

Postby tons2k » Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:38 pm

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Re: Unknown hallmark i.d

Postby AG2012 » Wed Mar 15, 2017 3:29 am

Hi
The marks are:
Lion passant for sterling, Leopard`s head for London assay office, date letter ``S`` for 1893,
The maker`s mark is difficult to decipher.
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Re: Unknown hallmark i.d

Postby tons2k » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:23 am

Thanks AG2012 you've helped an old man help an even older woman lol tyvm regards alan

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Re: Unknown hallmark i.d

Postby silvermakersmarks » Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:44 pm

The maker's mark is WC for William Comyns & Sons:

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Re: Unknown hallmark i.d

Postby tons2k » Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:52 pm

Phil thanks so much how you worked that out baffles me lol thanks again I can now maybe do a little research myself and give this old lady some answers in where her mother may have got it thanks everyone you all amaze me alan


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