Help ID American Coin Silver maker Arm in Hammer Eagle etc

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united2gether Posts: 14 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 11-10-2004 04:59 PM Anyone know who used these hallmarks? Any help appreciated. Thanks! IP: Logged
FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 11-10-2004 07:22 PM These are called psuedo-hallmarks in the collecting circles. They were used during the mid 19th century in the US. I do not believe anyone has yet attributed these set of marks to any specific silversmith. I believe the center creature is supposed to be a bison. Fred IP: Logged
swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 Registered: May 2003	posted 11-10-2004 07:31 PM As Fred has indicated, the animal is an American Bison, or Buffalo; it is a rebus for Buffalo, New York. These marks are often accompanied by names of retailers in the Buffalo area. IP: Logged
united2gether Posts: 14 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 11-12-2004 05:10 PM Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Most credible information I've found anywhere ~ Truly appreciate the help united Will be exploring site & forums more ~ C U on the boards IP: Logged

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