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Kelly




Joined: 05 Apr 2008
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Location: New York City
Posted: 18/01/2009 
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There are a variety of Wallace marks and I was wondering if anyone had any information about which mark was used during what time frame. Here is a link for a list of the Wallace marks:

http://www.silvercollecting.com/silvermarksW.html

I am interested because I have a master nut dish with this Wallace mark. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.



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uncle vic
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA USA
Posted: 19/01/2009 
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Your mark is that of R.W. Wallace & Sons, which became Wallace Silversmiths in 1956. Your mark was used on sterling items in about 1897. Wallace did not use "date marks" as did a few of the American makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries so some guesswork is necessary.

Regards,

Uncle Vic
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Kelly




Joined: 05 Apr 2008
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Location: New York City
Posted: 19/01/2009 
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Thanks Uncle Vic for the information. Wouldn't it be great if all items had date marks?!?!

Thanks again,

Kelly
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