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sreyomac

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Silver markings
« on: September 30, 2012, 11:14:57 am »
Is there a better way to match silver stamps..... im just going thru lists? And why are there so many, my platter has 5 I think. Ill post pics when i can, and i have other pics to post to! ;)
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Re: Silver markings
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2012, 12:00:21 pm »
There are reasons for each stamp.

THey are generally for:  metal content, Origin of piece (Country/township), Assay Office Marks, Makers mark, Date Marks (year made), Export marks, etc.....
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Re: Silver markings
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2012, 12:02:01 pm »
If they are British hallmarks...then there is a simpler way to identify the mark....each assay office in the UK has a specific letter...match the letter to the assay office...then you,ll know when the piece was checked...see link
this may help..if your pieces are British...

http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/
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