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Florence Wegan Posts: 3 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 07-05-2004 02:40 PM What does a rams head mark and a spoked wheel mean? They are on the bottom of a silver cup by John Wendt & Co retailed by Ball, Black & Co. Cup is engraved "Maud 1866". Thanks for any help you can give. Florence IP: Logged
Brent Posts: 1507 Registered: May 99	posted 07-05-2004 09:54 PM Hello, The ram's head and spoked wheel appear to have been simply two more marks used by Wendt in conjunction with the W & Co. in a shield. As you probably know, pieces by Wendt bearing his trademarks are quite uncommon. Most Wendt hollowware is simply marked with the retailer's stamp, often in conjuction with "ENGLISH SILVER". Brent IP: Logged
Florence Wegan Posts: 3 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 07-05-2004 10:23 PM Brent, thank you for your prompt reply about the Wendt silver marks. I read that some pieces in the late 1850s and early '60s were 950 silver. How could I determine if the cup I have is one of them? Thanks, Florence IP: Logged
Florence Wegan Posts: 3 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 07-05-2004 10:33 PM My cup does not have the 925/1000 mark. Is there a way I can tell if it is sterling? It seems to act like sterling when rub it with a silver cloth. Can holloware also be sterling? Thank you. I am trying to learn. IP: Logged

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