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09.05.08 :: The Bar :: Confused by the bells

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (sirathol) — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:45 +0000

sirathol wrote at 09 May 2008 09:30 AM GMT: Good Morning all,

I feel very priviledged to be at "The Bar".

To be serious, I hope I have come to the right place and will not be wasting your time, for I need advice.

I have in my possession four items which are causing me some confusion. All four are boxed in matching boxes...all four are in blue draw-string bags..one has all it's certificates with it, but what the certificates say does not correspond to what I thought I knew.

They are all Collector's Christmas Bells ( British Collector's Society Christmas Bells apparently) and they would seem to be silver...in fact the certificates boxed with the one say it is a limited edition silver bell and tell you how to look after it.

My problem is that none of them have anything like a hallmark...and I thought all silver was hallmarked -- all modern silver anyway..( these are from the mid seventies)

They have their details stamped inside the bell. each bell the form of detailing is different...one says BCS..one says BC etc...all have the year marked inside...one has Sheffield England...all have little figures mounted as the bell handle...and all have me thoroughly confused

I cannot find any record of the British Collector's Society nor understand how they can be silver if they are not marked...can you help?

Any help at all would be seriously appreciated.

Best Regards,

Doug

09.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: scottish silver half hunter watch - any info ( Not ...

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (snuffer) — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:47:32 +0000

snuffer wrote at 09 May 2008 01:47 AM GMT: William Hammon is likely the case maker.

09.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: has anyone heard of B I STERLING?

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (bobbie) — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:08:03 +0000

bobbie wrote at 09 May 2008 12:08 AM GMT: hi everybody! this crystal and sterling pedestal bowl is marked B I STERLING. it's marked so tiny i can't get a good photo! has anyone heard of this manufacturer? i did find Bella Italia at replacements.com under Crystal, but they had no examples of the pieces, just that mfr name listed.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: IS THIS REAL? :: Reply by Hose_dk

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Hose_dk) — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:52:41 +0000

Hose_dk wrote at 08 May 2008 06:52 PM GMT: I can assure you that it is not silver.
But nickel silver or new silver. A product that has nothing to do with silver.
If they were mine I would test with asid - just to confirm my findings.
best wishes.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: Can anyone identify the hallmarks from this set of ...

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:58:56 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 04:58 PM GMT: If you have a magnet handy you can easily check if it's plated steel - it will respond to the magnet.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: Please help me identify these hallmarks on a silver ...

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:54:02 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 04:54 PM GMT: Yes, it's 1900 and YES - You did get a good deal! I'm in England but I reckon you could muliply what you paid by at least 100 to get its value!

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: SILVER RING HALLMARKS :: Reply by Graylion

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:51:22 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 04:51 PM GMT: The fact that it has 925 means that it is not English made. That could be an import mark as Sterling silver, by law, would have the Lion Passant to indicate its purity. A leter and style would help date it - better still, a macro close-up photo.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: scottish silver half hunter watch - any info ( Not ...

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:48:22 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 04:48 PM GMT: I collect silver pocket watches and I would say that, from its design, 1889 is the most likely date. Definitely not 1950s. 1823 is also a possibility but 1801 is out because of its recessed secondhand. Can't help with the maker as I don't have any reference books.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: Antique Silver Mug With 4 Marks :: Reply by Graylion

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:34:10 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 04:34 PM GMT: It doesn't seem to be a known silver hallmark. Are you sure it's silver? It looks pewter in the photo.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: Silver pocket watch hallmarks question.... ...

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:28:17 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 04:28 PM GMT: "Very old" is a subjective term and not much help! To me that infers something earlier than 1850. I collect silver pocket watches and would be surprised if yours was much earlier than around 1880 as it has a centre second hand. Can you post a photo of the watch face as it would help give it a period? There should be other marks on other parts of the case too. The ones you post aren't much to go on.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: Bone marrow spoons I need help identifying new pix ...

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:01:04 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 04:01 PM GMT: Are we talking about several different hallmarks? The first photo jpeg example is for London 1796 as it is an upper-case 'A' with serif - so an 'F' in the same style would be for 1801. The mark for 1821 would be a lower-case 'f'. It really needs a macro photo of the hallmarks. Perhaps ou could borrow a decent digital camera and set it to macro (usually the flower symbol)?

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: Please help identify mark :: Reply by Graylion

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:39:33 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 03:39 PM GMT: The maker's name and the City (Lisboa=Lisbon) definitely make it Portuguese.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: Hallmark id please help :: Reply by Graylion

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:34:46 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 03:34 PM GMT: It looks like a Sheffield mark for 1910 but I can see no Lion Passant to indicate Sterling silver.

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: IS THIS REAL? :: Reply by Graylion

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:31:31 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 03:31 PM GMT: 'Bigfred' ought to know that he should not post anything using only uppercase letters. It's the equivalent of 'shouting' and is actually more difficult to read than normal upper & lower case - presumably he is new to texting, emailing and the use of the internet? His manner doesn't deserve an answer, even if anyone knew it!

08.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: Hallmark Help - Exeter, England??? :: Reply by Graylion

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Graylion) — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:23:03 +0000

Graylion wrote at 08 May 2008 03:23 PM GMT: Well it's not an Exeter hallmark - they didn't use that smbol - and I would guess it's plated, having no date or silver grade marks. Not much help to you though!

07.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: re: What year is this Tiffany mark? :: Reply by uncle vic

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (uncle vic) — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:12:51 +0000

uncle vic wrote at 07 May 2008 10:12 PM GMT: Hi there Kelly. If the little mark between the word "sterling" and the number is a beaver, it's 1901.

Regards,

Uncle Vic

07.05.08 :: Reading Silver Hallmarks :: What year is this Tiffany mark?

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Kelly) — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:19:32 +0000

Kelly wrote at 07 May 2008 09:19 PM GMT: Hello. What is the year of this Tiffany mark? I think it is either early 1900's or after 1907, but would love some feedback. The pattern of the spoon is Japanese which I know was made into the early 20th century and then resurrected later on as Audubon.
Thank you for any feedback.

05.05.08 :: What's it worth? :: Henry Wilkinson & Co tea strainer

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (forest-row) — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:46:44 +0000

forest-row wrote at 05 May 2008 04:46 PM GMT: This elegant little tea strainer is quite plain except for a beaded edge around the top and a pierced base in the form of a flower.

It stands about 3.5 cms high and is about 8.5 cms in diameter.

There is a slight dent on the base and it has the following (slightly rubbed) marks:

[HW over &C� ] [ M ] ( S ) ( EP ) [crossed keys ] - i,.e. Henry Wilkinson & Co - 1843 - 1871.

I would appreciate an idea of its value.

Jenny Nicholson

05.05.08 :: What is it? :: Jug in shape of milk churn - details please

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (forest-row) — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:58:47 +0000

forest-row wrote at 05 May 2008 03:58 PM GMT: I recently bought this metal jug in the shape of a bulbous milk churn because I liked its shape and I thought it might be an Edwardian visual pun.

It has two numbers impressed within circles on the base - a "1" over a "2".

It stands approximately 12 cms high.

I know nothing about its age or provenance. I would appreciate any details.

Jenny Nicholson.

05.05.08 :: What's it worth? :: Pearl handled knife and fork set--Approx value?

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (Tinadee) — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:34:36 +0000

Tinadee wrote at 05 May 2008 01:34 AM GMT: Does any one have a figure range of what this set it worth? Elkington and Company, 1893 (thank you silvermakersmark), original box, near mint condition.

04.05.08 :: What is it? :: Can anyone suggest what the lid is?

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (davidj92) — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:55:03 +0000

davidj92 wrote at 04 May 2008 10:55 PM GMT: I have a small round box, could be for snuff or pills, the base is very clearly marked as C.H next the british lion the the three wheat sheaths of Chester and the letter W.
So I think it's Charles Horner, Chester 1922. but the top of the box is the problem it is a translucent pale green, I suppose it could be Jade but 1922 could it but early plastic? but then the question is would CH use plastic! Hope someone can help.
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04.05.08 :: What is it? :: Thimble unknown maker

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (davidj92) — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:38:34 +0000

davidj92 wrote at 04 May 2008 10:38 PM GMT: I have just registered with your site because I have a silver thimble and I cannot find the maker. The Hallmarks are quite poor and my camera isn't up to very close work but I will try to describe the marks as best I can.
The first mark looks to be a mis-stamped 8 the top circle is there and both sides of the bottom circle but not the base, hope that makes sence. The next mark(I assume the maker) is SF in a circle. The next mark is the british lion. The next mark is very worn but could be a shield, it's that shape but there are four "bits" sticking out two at the top corners and two near the base. The last mark is a lower case "d" I have added a photo but I do not think it's good enough to help. Sorry my first request is not straight forward but hopfully someone may have an idea.
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03.05.08 :: Using silver-collector.com :: re: How to use this forum?? :: Reply by sherry

noreply@www.silver-collector.com (sherry) — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:32:53 +0000

sherry wrote at 03 May 2008 06:32 PM GMT:

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i have a silver tray with ivory handles.It is 12 in long x 8 in wide.It has the trademark of a kings crown.no date. not avaliable for a picture at this time.it is in lousville, ky with my dad.