M m.langlois Jr. Member Joined Oct 10, 2011 Messages 91 Reaction score 98 Golden Thread 0 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting May 25, 2013 #1 I know what the item is but was hoping to date it by the hallmarks. can anyone help me? Thank you
gunsil Silver Member Joined Dec 27, 2012 Messages 3,881 Reaction score 6,210 Golden Thread 0 Location lower hudson valley, N.Y. Detector(s) used safari, ATPro, infinium, old Garrett BFO, Excal, Nox 800 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting May 25, 2013 #2 The letter hallmark is the year of assay mark. Every 26 years they change the style or font of the letters. Google English sterling date stamps and you should find a list of all the letters and styles with their corresponding dates. Upvote 0
The letter hallmark is the year of assay mark. Every 26 years they change the style or font of the letters. Google English sterling date stamps and you should find a list of all the letters and styles with their corresponding dates.
Mackaydon Sapphire Member 🥇 Charter Member Joined Oct 26, 2004 Messages 26,018 Reaction score 28,690 Golden Thread 0 Location N. San Diego Pic of my 2 best 'finds'; son & g/son Detector(s) used Minelab Explorer Primary Interest: Shipwrecks May 25, 2013 #3 The anchor signifies Birmingham, England. Upvote 0
pippinwhitepaws Banned Joined Jan 2, 2013 Messages 4,583 Reaction score 1,971 Golden Thread 0 Location somewhere between flagstaff, preskit Detector(s) used Whites prism III Primary Interest: Relic Hunting May 25, 2013 #4 British Sterling - English Hallmarks, Irish Hallmarks & Scottish Hallmarks Upvote 0
doublet2a Bronze Member Joined Apr 15, 2007 Messages 1,281 Reaction score 306 Golden Thread 0 Location Lindsay, California Detector(s) used Minelab Sov. Elite 5", 8" & 10" coils. EXP II 8" & 10" coils with inline Sunray pin pointer. AT Pro 8" & 10" Coils, Equinox 600 10" and 5" coils. May 25, 2013 #5 Like to see a pic of the whole item?? Tim Upvote 0
M m.langlois Jr. Member Joined Oct 10, 2011 Messages 91 Reaction score 98 Golden Thread 0 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting May 25, 2013 Thread Owner #6 Thanks for all the help - I found it here Gorham Corporation: sterling silver marks, hallmarks, dates and history It is a Gorham Mint Mark on a match box holder/safe Here are the original pictures http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/354942-buckle-silver-spoon-silver-dunno.html HH Upvote 0
Thanks for all the help - I found it here Gorham Corporation: sterling silver marks, hallmarks, dates and history It is a Gorham Mint Mark on a match box holder/safe Here are the original pictures http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/354942-buckle-silver-spoon-silver-dunno.html HH