Sterling Trinket
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:49 pm
Hi, I just got this piece and I need help identifying what is the item. I never seen one like it also what does the hallmark mean.
Hi,
Your piece was made by Sanders & Mackenzie and assayed at Birmingham in 1929.
See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham6.html#M
I should think that it originally had four ivory plaques marked with Spades, Clubs, Diamonds and Hearts to indicate trumps when playing bridge.
Trev.