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rose Posts: 18 |
posted 05-15-2000 10:05 AM
  
Am new at this forum so hope I am placing this in the correct chat room. I am trying to identify to whom the makers mark "GU" is attributed to. This mark is found along with the hallmark signifying Birmingham sterling 1907 on some teaspoons that I am researching. Thank You very much!! P.S. Please can someone explain how the above message icons are used....tia IP: Logged |
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Ulysses Dietz Moderator Posts: 1265 |
posted 05-15-2000 10:44 AM
Unfortunately, the books I have are old, and they do not list silversmith's marks after 1850. You'll need to get help from someone who specializes in English silver and who has the (presumably) updated books with 20th century maker's marks registered. On the other hand, if Goldsmith's Hall in London is on the internet, they might be able to provide hallmark listings for 20th century makers. Any one else have ideas? IP: Logged |
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rose Posts: 18 |
posted 05-15-2000 11:19 AM
Thank You Mr. Dietz for your prompt response.... unfortunately this is the same problem I have run into - friends who have the older books thus no ID possible. Am most grateful for your time and for your help - it is sincerely appreciated. And any further leads as to whom I could contact or site I could visit is muchly appreicated. Thank You. IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4132 |
posted 05-15-2000 11:23 AM
Have you attempted to contact Goldsmith's Hall in London directly? They may be able to supply information on modern workers. IP: Logged |
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rose Posts: 18 |
posted 05-15-2000 11:48 AM
Thank You "wev"....but please forgive my ignorance - how would I go about contacting Goldsmith's Hall? Do they have an email address or is contact limited by postal mail. Would be most appreciative if you could point me in the direction. Thank you, rose IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11573 |
posted 05-15-2000 04:36 PM
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June Martin Forum Master Posts: 1343 |
posted 05-15-2000 09:17 PM
My Birmingham references indicate that there was a George Unite who used the GU mark as early as 1832. There is a George Unite & Sons also using the GU in August, 1910. Hope this is helpful. IP: Logged |
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rose Posts: 18 |
posted 05-16-2000 07:38 AM
Dear Ms. Martin: Thank You so very much - your help is most sincerely appreciated!! rose IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11573 |
posted 05-16-2000 10:15 AM
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rose Posts: 18 |
posted 05-16-2000 10:29 AM
Dear Mr. Scott Martin: Thank You very much for the information. And "thank you" to everyone here who has graciously helped me - it is most sincerely appreciated!! rose IP: Logged |
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TGS Posts: 31 |
posted 05-22-2000 12:05 PM
I have only Jacksons's Pocket Edition of British Hallmarks and it seems to be fairly complete (at least until its initial publication in 1991). I think I got it from Amazon. Anyway it gives George Unite as silversmith in Birmingham during late 19th and early 20th century. Also says he made a wide range of small pieces IP: Logged |
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rose Posts: 18 |
posted 05-23-2000 07:43 AM
Hello TGS: Thank You so much for the info in re: George Unite - it is sincerely appreciated!! And thanks to all board members who have so graciously helped. Am so delighted that a friend referred me to this board - thanks JoAnn. rose IP: Logged |
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elisabeth Posts: 3 |
posted 06-17-2000 09:11 AM
quote: Are you sure that the date mark is for 1907? What letter is it? I ask this because GU appears on Birmingham pieces during the period 1850's as George Unite. It is possible that your piece is older than you believe...more details necessary. IP: Logged |
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rose Posts: 18 |
posted 06-22-2000 04:53 AM
Dear Elisabeth - Thank you for taking the time to answer....yes I am sure of the date and all...and also due to the kindness of another forum member the determination was made the GU then his son created pieces until the early part of 1900's. Sincerely appreciate your input, rose IP: Logged |
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tvhilado Posts: 14 |
posted 06-27-2000 07:09 PM
GU is the mark for George Unite a Birmingham maker during the late 19th to early 20th century. He appears to have made a wide range of small pieces. My reference is Jackson's Hallmarks. I hope this helps. IP: Logged |
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