Hair pin...mark question

[silverdollarbill]

Bought what I think maybe a hairpin, ponytail type pin. Its about 3.5 " long. The pin coming out of the back is about half and inch and pointy.

Hard to get picture of mark, but first mark under loop is a crown, last looks like left facing lion.

 

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[Beachkid23]

Not sure on the markings but it's for holding a flower. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171731585131.

If that helps on your search.

 

[silverdollarbill]

Thanks for the info. That makes sense.

 

[batcap]

The date code M with a strike through in a shield is a stumper. I only found one M with a strike, Edinburgh 1967. But it's not in a shield.

 

[diggummup]

That is an American mark for Watson. The Watson Co. - Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks

I don't think you'll ever see a piece of British sterling that is actually marked "sterling". If I'm wrong please educate me.

 

[silverdollarbill]

The date code M with a strike through in a shield is a stumper. I only found one M with a strike, Edinburgh 1967. But it's not in a shield.

That is definitely the mark. Thanks digg!

 

[tamrock]

I had a Watson sterling bouquet holder that sold in the $200. range. It had a beautiful peacock motif on it. I'm not trying be a Debbie Dower here, but I think your piece was all enameled when it was first made. Most Watson holders I've seen where all enameled, but I could be wrong.

 

[silverdollarbill]

I had a Watson sterling bouquet holder that sold in the $200. range. It had a beautiful peacock motif on it. I'm not trying be a Debbie Dower here, but I think your piece was all enameled when it was first made. Most Watson holders I've seen where all enameled, but I could be wrong.

Thanks for the info Tamrock. I always prefer to know. I paid a couple dollars for it and my lady friend likes it so I'm happy.