lorraine
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- Minelab GT; Sov Elite
- Primary Interest:
- Beach & Shallow Water Hunting
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Winds were high today...as was the tide....waves were strong. Great day to get some fresh air and exercise. 
Hunted 3 hrs. mid-day.....found the silver ring about 6" deep at top of high tide line / dry sand / medium tone from the Sov. Elite...not the usual high silver tone ; was surprised to see that the target was silver.
Lots of stamping inside the band..Mexico silver.
Here is a bit of info regarding Mexico silver with designer's name; I was not familiar with some of this info... I learned something new today.
Mexico Sterling Marks
There are many, many marks used on Mexico sterling silver, which is very collectible and sought after. Some Mexican silver markings consist of the numbers 925. (this refers to the parts of silver per 1000). Others have very elaborate markings with a series of numbers, the region of Mexico (Taxco is a commonly seen one), and the designers name. Many Mexican silversmiths mark the pieces with their initials. If you find a piece marked in this way, be sure to buy it...the initials increase the value of the piece, since it can easily identify it. Some Mexican Silver is just marked with the word Mexico.
Some Mexican silver made between the years of 1947 and 1979 has and eagle stamp on the back. After 1979, many Mexican silversmiths starting marking the pieces with two letters and a number to identify it. One notable designer of Mexican silver is William Spratling - an American working in Taxco Mexico in the 1930s. His pieces are signed William Spratling.
Anyone know anything about the "MILITAIRES EQUIPMENTS" button ? Any help in ID'ing would be appreciated.
Here 's pics of today's hunt.
Thanks for looking
Lorraine
Hunted 3 hrs. mid-day.....found the silver ring about 6" deep at top of high tide line / dry sand / medium tone from the Sov. Elite...not the usual high silver tone ; was surprised to see that the target was silver.
Lots of stamping inside the band..Mexico silver.
Here is a bit of info regarding Mexico silver with designer's name; I was not familiar with some of this info... I learned something new today.
Mexico Sterling Marks
There are many, many marks used on Mexico sterling silver, which is very collectible and sought after. Some Mexican silver markings consist of the numbers 925. (this refers to the parts of silver per 1000). Others have very elaborate markings with a series of numbers, the region of Mexico (Taxco is a commonly seen one), and the designers name. Many Mexican silversmiths mark the pieces with their initials. If you find a piece marked in this way, be sure to buy it...the initials increase the value of the piece, since it can easily identify it. Some Mexican Silver is just marked with the word Mexico.
Some Mexican silver made between the years of 1947 and 1979 has and eagle stamp on the back. After 1979, many Mexican silversmiths starting marking the pieces with two letters and a number to identify it. One notable designer of Mexican silver is William Spratling - an American working in Taxco Mexico in the 1930s. His pieces are signed William Spratling.
Anyone know anything about the "MILITAIRES EQUIPMENTS" button ? Any help in ID'ing would be appreciated.
Here 's pics of today's hunt.
Thanks for looking
Lorraine
