identify hallmark pattern on charm

gabriela · Post by **gabriela** » Sun May 18, 2008 3:42 am

hi,

can someone help me to identify this hallmark? I have some different charms with this icon, all marked "sterling" or "strlg" and with copyright sign (c). the mark looks a little bit like a maltese cross, or like a cross with three scratched lines on each side and a square in the middle.

thank you!

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byron mac donald · Post by **byron mac donald** » Sun May 18, 2008 4:34 am

Hi Gabriela-

I can not see the picture very well, but it is not a Maltese cross. It looks as though it might be a Zia, one of the American Indian symbols for the sun. Look up a picture of the New Mexico flag and see what you think. Can you post a picture of the charm so we can see what it looks like?

Regards- Byron
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gabriela · Post by **gabriela** » Sun May 18, 2008 5:44 am

hi byron and thank you for your quick answer! yes, it doesen't look like a maltese cross, but something like a cross anyway.

I have some more charms from this maker. I'll post 3 of them and hope it could help. sorry for the quality of the pictures, but the charms are very small.

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gabriela · Post by **gabriela** » Sun May 18, 2008 5:47 am

so, I have a look of the new mexico flag and yes, you are right! it looks like that. what about the maker?
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Post by **JLDoggett** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:54 pm

I have seen that same mark on charms that came from a supplier called Rio Grande in Albequerque, New Mexico. I am unsure if they make them in house or have them from another supplier. If I have a chance to dig out their catalogue I will see if it contains any additional information.
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gabriela · Post by **gabriela** » Mon May 19, 2008 2:23 am

thank you so much, dogget!
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