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English Silver hallmarks - maker's symbols instead of initials?

  • 14-04-2013 2:41pm
    #1
    2rkehij30qtza5
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    I know in England before the end of the 17th century a lot of makers used symbols instead of their initials due to general illiteracy in the population.

    Does anyone know of any publication out there (or website - although I can't find one) where it gives a list of maker's symbols?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    barneysplash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭barneysplash


    Here's a handy little book that is pocket sized and features gold, silver,
    pottery and porcelain marks:

    http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Anti.../9780007190478

    I have a copy of the book here with me, what are the marks? I'll look them up.


  • #3
    Wild_Dogger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭Wild_Dogger


    The 'Jackson's ' book of marks is the one to get.

    The older ones are very comprehensive and thicker than a 1980 golden pages.

    Throw the mark up as an image and lets see if we can recognise it for you


  • #4
    barneysplash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭barneysplash


    Wild_Dogger wrote: »
    The 'Jackson's ' book of marks is the one to get.

    The older ones are very comprehensive and thicker than a 1980 golden pages.

    Throw the mark up as an image and lets see if we can recognise it for you

    You challenging me to an "Auction-Off" ?
    Who can find out the most about the article in question? :)



    Will need the Original Poster to get back with the details though...


  • #5
    Wild_Dogger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭Wild_Dogger


    barneysplash wrote: »

    Will need the Original Poster to get back with the details though...

    Yep .........
    That must be a rare piece of silver if it really is of that date.

    I'm just curious Barney ...... sorry if I came across the wrong way ;)


  • #6
    barneysplash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭barneysplash


    Wild_Dogger wrote: »
    Yep .........
    That must be a rare piece of silver if it really is of that date.

    I'm just curious Barney ...... sorry if I came across the wrong way ;)

    No, you didn't come across the wrong way, I was just watching Zoolander
    the other day and our "competing" offers reminded me of that funny bit in the film.

    That sounds like a very comprehensive volume you mentioned, must check it out.

    No sign of the any word from the original poster :confused:

    Perhaps another member of our forum might post up a substitute mark for
    us or any other would-be antiques hounds to "battle" over, just for fun. :)


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