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coldair Posts: 18 |
posted 09-19-2007 12:27 AM
  
[26-1503] Curved hinged top box hallmarked MT looks to be sterling but not marked as such about 4 inches by 3 inches tall and 3/8inch inside storage area. Any guesses what it was used for origin? maker? Thanks. IP: Logged |
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silverhunter Posts: 704 |
posted 09-19-2007 04:20 AM
Nice looking object, inspired by Asian dragon. I'm curious about the other reactions. The shape of the pattern is looking like to wear it easier in a trouser's pocket, maybe inside a article for daily use? I keep it short because I have no idea about the mark. I am interested in the solution so I follow the topic. Success with to get the solution for this one! Greetings Silverhunter. IP: Logged |
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vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 09-19-2007 08:34 AM
offhand guess a calling card case. IP: Logged |
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Ulysses Dietz Moderator Posts: 1265 |
posted 09-19-2007 09:10 AM
Just guessing, but card case seems right, if I read the dimensions correctly---and I might also guess Chinese made for local use by colonists (i.e. Hong Kong or Canton). Does this make sense folks? IP: Logged |
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DB Posts: 252 |
posted 09-19-2007 09:27 AM
Checking Forbes:Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885 there is no mention of a MT mark, but the case is probably later anyhow. I would take issue with one thing though: the term "hallmarks", "hallmarking" is to be used for English silver, since it refers to Goldsmiths' Hall, where items are marked. IP: Logged |
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coldair Posts: 18 |
posted 09-19-2007 11:36 AM
Thanks for the insight so far. I agree with the curve for close fit body comfort, but calling cards? it's a little bigger than today's size. Sorry about misuse of the term hallmark, but for all I know it could be british. What term does one use ? Mark, stamp? BTW - I am doing this as research for a friend who's father had the box given to him as some fraternal gift. If it would help I could ask her more, but so far she is real sketchy on any other provenance. [This message has been edited by coldair (edited 09-19-2007).] IP: Logged |
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swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 |
posted 09-19-2007 12:28 PM
quote: See here for an explanation of hallmarks. IP: Logged |
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blakstone Posts: 493 |
posted 09-19-2007 02:18 PM
Definitely a card case - this thin, curved form was popular in the first quarter of the 20th century; I recently catalogued a very similar British example hallmarked 1912-13. I also concur with Chinese export; I have seen this "MT" mark at least once before. And don't get me started on the whole "correct" usage of "hallmark" thing . . . IP: Logged |
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