British-like marks, King George Crowned Lion, Letters RG

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Egro2182
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British-like marks, King George Crowned Lion, Letters RG

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I really can't figure this one out. Possibly Rufus Greene, early American? Please help anyone out there.

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Re: British-like marks, King George Crowned Lion, Letters RG

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Hi and welcome to the forum.

The hallmark is a Sheffield mark with the date letter / crown combination mark used on smaller objects between 1780 and 1853. C with an upright crown over it is the assay year 1811/12 and RG is Robert Gainsford.

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Re: British-like marks, King George Crowned Lion, Letters RG

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Thank you sir! So this does mean it is sterling?
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Yes it is sterling - that is what the British hallmarking system guarantees.
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