Help with hallmarks on Silver Pin

[Bubba65]

Hi All,

Found this silver pin today and have the story about it with pics on Todays Finds. I figured I would post here and see if anyone can help me with hallmarks on the pin. I have been looking on the internet, but haven't found yet. So if anyone knows anything please let me know. Thanks for looking and helping if you can.

Bubba65

 

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[traderoftreasures]

Image is scottish thistle if that helps any

 

[deepsecrets]

The crown and lion would suggest Sheffield Sterling - the M (if it is an "M") would date it to 1954; however the lion looks to be rampart rather than passant, which suggests Glasgow - but then, there would be no crown in the mark if it were Scottish sterling.

Probably American made - Art Deco - Watson Silver Co - The Watson Company was based in Attleboro, MA. They were in production from 1880-1955.

 

[rocky raccoon]

try this...http://www.wartimecollectables.com/zhallmarks.htm

 

[Blind.In.Texas]

My guess is Sheffield - 1914.
Nice find. I hate when my digger hits silver

 

[ipsilateral]

I think this has been solved. I second the ID for Watson:
http://www.925-1000.com/ax_watson.html

 

[Bubba65]

Hi all thanks for everyone's help. The hallmarks do not match the Watson Company. The first is a crown, the second is a form of an M and the third is of a rampant lion, not a passant lion like the Watson company used. I believe it is American made. Again thanks for all the help.

Bubba65

 

[ipsilateral]

Huh.

 

[Bubba65]

Huh.

Thanks Ipsilateral that works for me I didn't see that set of marks, kind off goes along with my first impressions which was early 1900's.
Thanks again for all the help from everyone.

Bubba65