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pstrangeways




Joined: 22 Dec 2006
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Posted: 22/12/2006 
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I think this may be plate as I do not recognise the rather worn marks. Can anyone help?

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Snuffer 13.5cm.JPG

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Daniel Franks
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Joined: 14 Sep 2006
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Location: London
Posted: 22/12/2006 
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Hi, thanks for joining us on silver-collector.com.
Your candle snuffer scissors are indeed silver plated, not silver. The marks are fake hallmarks that were put on so that people thought they were silver. This was made illegal in 1892, so that gives you a slight idea of age.

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Daniel Franks
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pstrangeways




Joined: 22 Dec 2006
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Posted: 22/12/2006 
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Many thanks, Daniel.
I only discovered your site today and am already very impressed. Excellent work!
Peter
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