Salt Shaker I.D Please

[bigrig40]

Found this salt shaker at a old mill site knorrski and i are working and would like to know if anyone can i.d. the markings at the bottom.It says sterling(obvious sterling silver) has the #2804 and a s or g in a small square,followed by a m in the same fashion and then a f in what appears to be a shield.any info on value or type would be greatly appreciated.Also it was about 5 in.deep.

bigrig

 

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[lonewolfe]

That's a NICE piece there bigrig, I'd definitely do the research on it, it may be worth some $$ cuz it looks very old (early 1800s) or possibly older!

 

[bigrig40]

this is the bottom.i know you can't read it but the design might help.

bigrig

 

[JARMAN]

Very nice looks to be very old.Good luck on search.

 

[lonewolfe]

this is the bottom.i know you can't read it but the design might help.

bigrig

Hey bigrig - your pics look like your camera is a fairly good one. Does it have a "Macro setting"?

If so, you should turn it on, get into some good light like in a window, and take a close up pic.

this will allow for a very detailed and highly clear up close pic which will allow us to see the markings, etc.

 

[bigrig40]

i can't get a good clear close up of the bottom.tried the macro but still didn't turn out very legible.

bigrig

 

[Sandpiper]

Can't see the hallmarks, but try this link. Hope this is of help.
http://www.925-1000.com/

 

[bigrig40]

great site sandpiper unfortunately couldn't find my marks.thanks for the help.

bigrig

 

[jeff of pa]

another cool find, Congrats

 

[nitro]

That is a nice find Big Rig and it looks to be in pretty good shape. Congrats. Happy Hunting. Joe

 

[bigrig40]

hey mr.blunt to the point!
thanks for the tips.i am very new to digital cameras and computers so i need all the help i can get.NOW maybe someone can help with the i.d.

bigrig

 

[bigrig40]

try this one

bigrig

 

[nhbenz]

Cool piece and great photo update! I hadn't realized how small it was (unless you have huge hands). I'm trying to dig out my book of silver hallmarks to help, but my world is a mess.

 

[nhbenz]

Bigrig, I forgot to ask...would it possible to post an updated sideview of the piece? It looks cool and I'd love to see the detail. Thanks. -Ben

 

[bigrig40]

lets see how these turn out.

bigrig

 

[bigrig40]

thanks again pirate.

bigrig

 

[nhbenz]

Thanks for the photos Bigrig. Nice item!

 

[rvbvetter]

Wow!! very nice piece! Nothing to shake salt at. The shield would make me look towards british. They were well known for their silver craftsmanship. Biggest word i've used in awhile. Good luck bigrig

 

[bigrig40]

i have tried to check british hallmarks but still nuthin.oh well.

thanks,bigrig