Need help identifying marks on basket

[dinkum1017]

Good morning.

I have another puzzle. I have a basket and need some help. I have figured out it's sterling (lion passant). I can also make out the leopard's head. HOWEVER, the rest is a mystery to me:

First punch (maker's mark) is clear (maybe not in the photo tho): EIM; second punch (lion passant); third punch (looks like a lower case "b"); fourth punch (upper case "F") and last punch is the leopard's head. I've included two images of the marks as they are very small and I had to enlarge and the images tend to be blurred. Thanks again,

Michelle






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[Granmaa]

This was imported into England and was hallmarked sterling in London in 1897. I don't know the maker's/importer's mark.

Miles
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[admin]

it's right here - > London Makers' Marks
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[dinkum1017]

Wow, thanks. I wouldn't have figured this one out. Which punch let's you know that it's imported? What reference did you use to come to that conclusion? Thanks again, your information/knowledge is greatly appreciated.

Michelle
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[Granmaa]

The capital F stands for foreign.
I used Jackson's Hallmarks Pocket Edition, but every book on English hallmarks will have this info.

Miles
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