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Where was this made?
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:32 pm
by MaggieT
I can't identify this mark that is on a sterling enameled compact. Are there marks missing to identify the origins ?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Re: Where was this made?
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 1:22 pm
by dognose
Hi Maggie,
The marks shown are London import marks for 1925.
The only clue for the origin of your piece, is the importer, George Stockwell. Stockwell was most known for importing silverware from France, Denmark, and Austria. An image of the whole item may help someone cast some light on the country of origin.
Trev.
Re: Where was this made?
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:12 am
by MaggieT
Many thanks for the response Trev. The U in the oval , what does that signify? That on really through me for a loop!
I have attached a photo for the enameled compact. No other marks can be seen.
Re: Where was this made?
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:34 am
by oel
Hi Maggie,
The 'U' in an oval; London import mark (astrological symbol of Leo)used 1906-1998.
Oel.
Re: Where was this made?
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:48 pm
by davidross
George Stockwell was also a major importer of sterling-cased Swiss watches in the 1910s and 1920s.
Switzerland might be a good candidate for the origin of this locket.
Regards
David
Re: Where was this made?
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:23 pm
by vinsildad
Got a feeling this was made in Denmark. The Danish silversmiths loved to enamel their work and compacts were a fairly common production piece.
Re: Where was this made?
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:04 pm
by MaggieT
You folks are great! Thank you for your knowledge! Love it when I learn somthing.