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angelb unregistered |
posted 03-30-2002 02:54 PM
 
I am trying to identify a silver mark on a candle stick that I recently inherited. The mark looks like a flower.......with three stars under it. The flower could be something else, but I do not know how to describe it any other way. Also is there a place in the internet that will allow me to look up all Hallmarks, not just specific ones? IP: Logged |
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June Martin Forum Master Posts: 1343 |
posted 03-30-2002 06:07 PM
Silver is a vast field of study. There is no one place to go to identify all hallmarks. Generally, the marks on silver are governed by the country in which the piece was made. Laws on hallmarking vary from country to country and depending on the timeframe in which a piece was made. There a many variables. As for your candlestick, it would be most helpful if you could post a photo of the candlestick and its marks. A picture can tell so much. IP: Logged |
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angelb Posts: 3 |
posted 04-01-2002 03:49 PM
I have sent photo's to your e-mail address, this was the only way I could see to actually do it, hope it helps and I can learn more about these wonderful things that I have inherited. Thanks Angel IP: Logged |
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angelb Posts: 3 |
posted 04-06-2002 10:06 PM
I was just checking to see if there was anyone who knew what this mark meant. I have been searching, but I guess without going to the library, there is not much on net to go by. If anyone has any info, or I will even take Clues <IMG SRC="http://www.smpub.com/ubb/wink.gif" alt="wink"> ...... please let me know [This message has been edited by Mod assistant (edited 03-04-2024).] IP: Logged |
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angelb Posts: 3 |
posted 04-12-2002 05:47 PM
Just checking....LOL Has anyone even seen anything close tho these symbols, I have no place to start. Your help is strongly needed. Thanks in Advance Angel IP: Logged |
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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1800 |
posted 04-12-2002 07:13 PM
Well the pieces look like silverplate. The marks used by plating firms were often vague symbols, such as fleurs de lis, crosses, stars, or just odd shapes, made to seem like real silver marks. I would guess your pieces to be English or American. Can't shed light on maker. From what I can tell looking at those pictures, I'd guess last quarter 19th century. IP: Logged |
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June Martin Forum Master Posts: 1343 |
posted 04-12-2002 08:33 PM
The mark doesn't ring a bell with me either, but I agree with Paul that they appear to be silverplate. By the way, they are actually called hurricane lamps and they sure look great on a sideboard. IP: Logged |
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Stephen Posts: 625 |
posted 02-28-2003 01:18 PM
I think this is probably an undocumented mark of the Barbour Silver Co. of Hartford, Connecticut. The crown with the wings and something in the middle (or whatever it is) and the star-plus-star in squares are elements they used in one of their other marks. See Rainwater's, "Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers." IP: Logged |
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