Bought a silver platter - Need help with hallmarks

Mr. Silver Stash · Jun 24, 2012

I found a silver platter at a thrift store today. Is this even silver? Does anyone know the hallmarks? I see the Lion Rampant, there is a star in the center. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! - Jonathan

Catobra · Jun 24, 2012

I use this site to help identify silver marks-good luck!

Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks

JustMidge · Jun 25, 2012

Thanks for the link!
pretty handy

Catobra · Jun 25, 2012

Welcome! Let us know what you find out.

creeper71 · Jun 25, 2012

CAN YOU GET A MORE CLEAR AN CLOSER PIC? I have a silver an plated hallmark book but can't see the icons to look them up...

diggummup · Jun 26, 2012

creeper71 said:
CAN YOU GET A MORE CLEAR AN CLOSER PIC? I have a silver an plated hallmark book but can't see the icons to look them up...

Your gonna need it because it's not listed anywhere on
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks

BTW- Click on the photo 3 times, it'll enlarge for you. This one has me stumped. It's unlike anything i've ever seen. Lion Rampant is set in a strange way. Not Scottish from the looks of it. Maybe some pseudo mark, I don't know. Can't find it online and can't get to my books. Spare room is packed with garage sale boxes for this weekends sale.

creeper71 · Jun 26, 2012

So far I can't find those marks either.. what is the first hallmark..I have no clue what it is suppose to be...

BeachComber7 · Jun 26, 2012

Here's another site: American Silver Marks - Initials G ~ Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks

diggummup · Jun 26, 2012

creeper71 said:
So far I can't find those marks either.. what is the first hallmark..I have no clue what it is suppose to be...

It almost looks like an upside down thistle, but I can't be sure.

Mr. Silver Stash · Jun 26, 2012

I took it to the local pawn and had them test it. It was silver plated. Question answered. No jackpot score this weekend! Maybe it was some knock-off markings?