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American Silver before sterling Why so many unmarked coin silver pieces ?
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cbc58 Posts: 341 |
posted 10-28-2023 11:37 AM
Wonder if anyone would know why many early coin silver pieces are unmarked. Based on my limited knowledge of the methods of fabricating items - quite a bit of work went into making each piece - especially if it is bright-cut engraved. Did silversmiths leave things unmarked for a reason... or did they just not get around to marking them? Could they be made on spec. to sell to other silversmiths or retailers? Or made by apprentices waiting for approval from the head smith, or for another reason. What is the most reasonable explanation for an item being unmarked? Tks. IP: Logged |
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