smallest makers mark 9 digits in less than 2mm sq

[ummedia]

I hope someone can help me I have been trying to identify a mark for a number of years. I picked up what I thought to be two deco bookends. Black marble base and gold metal abstract sculpture on top (nothing exciting) when I looked closely for marks I saw nothing until I saw what I thought to be punch mark where the metal had been joined. On closer inspection there was the tiniest punch mark I have ever seen. It has 9 digits within less than 2mm square. The digits are a

G, a star, S
P,L,O,A
G,A,L,V

there is a jpg at

http://www.ummedia.com/deco.jpg

If anyone has any ideas of maker i'd be extremely grateful

regards

ummedia

[Doos]

Hi,

I have no real clue, but my guess is that the GALV stands for galvanized.
The G*S will probably be the maker.

[georgiansilver]

Do you have a photo of the item please, it could be helpful and does anyone know what the Goldschieder abbreviated mark looks like?
Best wishes, Mike.

[ummedia]

I am so sorry for not replying to these responses. I really thought that know one had replied to them as I wuold normall get emails letting me know I had responses. I have uploaded a picture of the book ends/ornaments at

http://www.ummedia.com/deco2.jpg

If you could find time to take a look I would greatly appreciate it

regards

Adam

[georgiansilver]

ummedia. What part of the world are you in please? Best wishes, Mike.

[ummedia]

Abingdon nr oxford, why do you ask

ummedia

[georgiansilver]

Trying to work out what the letters mean in relation to where you are but still no sense. Will take some research but I am sure someone will come up with an answer. Best wishes, Mike.