I recently received a small silver or pewter wine cup. Just would like an estimate of age/history/value. Engraved on its outer edge was " long branch". On the base was inscribed "quadruple plate" with an "&" next to an "ok interlocked" then "co". My attraction to it was its very scrolled handle. Today he offered me a pub type 1/4 gill measure looking very sorry for itself. Hi I have long bought bitsnpieces from this (alcoholic) character in my local imbibement emporium. On the hallmark I know the symbol on the bottom right (appears at top right in photo, looks like an F enclosed with a backwards L and an X underneath) means silver, however I was wondering if anyone had any insight as to the rest of the markings. The bird looks like a peacock, may be a phoenix, I'm not sure. Hi, I recently purchased a pair of engraved silver bracelets, they both have a dragon facing a bird on them. If anyone know's about this question can you please let me know just exactly what I have. ![]() Is there anyone that know's what a "Sherwan" or "Sherman" stamp means on a water pitcher I bought at a garage sale? The pitcher also has a S mark on it and there are two other marks also on the bottom of it. Have been trying to solve this puzzle for years, any help appreciated. Then again haven't tried to polish, because I don't know what type of metal it is. Marking on the back (and in the center) has an upright lion and some fish symbols.Didn't think could be silver, but read a post that silver was soft. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.įound a large plate or charger in a thrift sore. Is it pewter or Silver and should I clean it? It was made or the stamp says 1222, qu.ruple Tauntum, Mass. I cannot seem to get a good picture of the bottom as it just flash the brightness of the silver. Is this a pewter or silver creamer from west silver co with number 1222? I wonder what metal is creamer is? I can only find out that if it was a "West Silver Co" item it was probable made in the mid to late 1800. Student/ collector - Butler, Pennsylvania, United States of America I haven't found a photo of it online yet and am wondering if it is worth anything. It has an attached lid but it is simply stamped F. ![]() It is about 8 inches high with four legs and a floral pattern on the legs, spout, and handle. I found a pitcher/coffee-tea kettle in my grandmothers attic. Gentle readers, we're happy to provide all the room in the world for people who want to ask questions & post pictures, but you'll have to help each other! If people drive by, slowing down just enough to drop off a question rather than actively seeking interaction with other posters, this will de-generate into a long, silly, list of unanswered questions :-( I hope someone can help!ĭo I have a piece of junk or a treasure from the past! There are protruding circles at this point on the circle and each protruding circle has a "chain ring" for want of a better work. All designs look incised.Īt the bottom of this ring are two "connectors" at about 5 pm and 7 pm. ![]() The front is round with 4 leaves and 4 fleur-de-lis cut out from the solid circle, and touching the outside circle. It is hard to smell and I do not want to taste it at this time due to polishing agent.Ī general description is: Looks like it might be a bookmark or dress clip that one simply places over the page or edgeline of a clothing item. I wonder if this item is silver or pewter. The "q" seems to indicate 1915, or the capital "W" may indicate a different year. The anchor and lion seem to be Birmingham. looks like a small "q" in a rounded square lion standing, facing left, in a rectangleĥ. Capital "L," small "d" with underline in oval.Ĥ. ![]() I have an odd piece of metal I purchased over Ebay from the U.K. What is it and what do the hallmarks mean? Plating, anodizing, & finishing Q&As since 1989
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