Jewelers mark?

[oddcoins]

Jeweler's mark?

Hello!

I dug this ring today in Corvallis Oregon today. I assume it's somewhat old because of the depth that I dug it at!

It's marked "STERLING" ~ the jeweler's mark is a "U" with an arrow through it. Anyone know who's jeweler's mark this is? What years were they in business? How old do you think this ring is?

Thanks for looking!
Neil

 

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[trikikiwi]

Re: Jeweler's mark?

Hey Neil, nice ring

Possibly Russian maker's mark, according to this site
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Jewelry-Gems-Minerals-689/U-Arrow.htm

The U with the arrow through it is something I have seen before but I don't know which country it was.

I beleive it was Eastern European, possibly Russian from some while ago but at present I can find no reference to it in the publications.

Then there's wiki
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_symbol_U_through_and_arrow_mean_on_a_piece_of_jewelry


Mike

 

[stoney56]

Re: Jeweler's mark?

trikikiwi, looks like you beat me to it. LOL
I believe the mark is made by UNCAS MANUFACTURING CO. 1911 to present.
"U" with an arrow going through it-since 1920 through at least 1988.

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Jeweler's mark?

trikikiwi, looks like you beat me to it. LOL
I believe the mark is made by UNCAS MANUFACTURING CO. 1911 to present.
"U" with an arrow going through it-since 1920 through at least 1988.

All credit to you stoney,
I edited my original post to add the Wiki link - I think within a blink of yours
and as you are aware, there's no points for speed here, it's all about accuracy
Cheers, Mike

 

[allen_idaho]

Re: Jeweler's mark?

It is a nice ring. What is that? Onyx?

 

[oddcoins]

Re: Jeweler's mark?

WOW ~ thanks for the info! Very helpful!

Yeah, I thinks it's black onyx.

 

[mountainplayer]

Re: Jeweler's mark?

Neil,

Awesome find, Neil and I wish I could help. I had to post, though, when I saw the file name!! My kids think I'm ridiculous for loving metal detecting. I keep threatening to detect the high school, at lunch time, wearing a "I'm Lindy's Dad" T-Shirt.

Too funny.

MP

 

[etrok59]

A gold ring with a U with an arrow going through it is manufactured by Uncas Manufacturing. They began making their costume jewelry in 1911 and still do.