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Need to be sure about hallmarks
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 2:05 pm
by Levallois
I would like to know if my interpretation of marks on the silver cap on an old walking cane are correct. As I see it the symbols from left to right are TH, Anchor, Lion, and W. I have translated these as Thomas Hayes, Birmingham, .925 England, and 1921. Is this correct? Unfortunately this is the best photo I have been able to take. Thank you for your time.
John
Re: Need to be sure about hallmarks
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 2:14 pm
by dognose
Hi John,
Welcome to the Forum.
I think it is more likely to be that of Jonathan Howell of Henry Howell & Co.
See:
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=30437&p=80380&hilit=howell#p80380
(I'll try and replace the missing images in that topic over the next day or so.)
Trev.
Re: Need to be sure about hallmarks
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 3:47 pm
by Levallois
Thanks Trev! That makes more sense. Do you think the date Is correct based on the W in the photo. Another option was 1946 but that W looks "flattened" along the top.
John
Re: Need to be sure about hallmarks
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 5:11 pm
by dognose
Yes, It's 1921.
Trev.
Re: Need to be sure about hallmarks
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 5:15 pm
by AG2012
Hi,
I think you are right about 1921.
Compare:
Regards
Re: Need to be sure about hallmarks
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 8:29 pm
by Levallois
That is great news. Thanks!
Well used over the last 99 years.
Re: Need to be sure about hallmarks
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 6:32 am
by dognose
Images replaced and topic expanded:
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=30437&p=80380#p80380
Trev.
Re: Need to be sure about hallmarks
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 3:48 pm
by Levallois
That is fantastic! Thank you!
