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endacres




Joined: 26 Mar 2008
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Posted: 31/03/2008 
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Can anyone date this mark please. Could it be 1741.

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Jonathan Franks
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Joined: 12 Sep 2006
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Location: London
Posted: 01/04/2008 
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Looks like it is but we really need the full set of marks to be sure.
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Graylion




Joined: 08 May 2008
Posts: 19
Posted: 28/06/2008 
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The assay office mark is essential for dating as each city office used the alphbet letters in different years. For example, if yours has a Leopard's head then it could be London, 1741- but only if the Leopard's head is crowned! London marks are a little easier to date than others because the city mark (Leopard) changed at intervals. The Leopard was crowned until 1821 then he was demoted - no crown from 1822 onwards. Please post pics of at least the three assay marks.
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