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shaneece Posts: 1 Registered: Feb 2006	posted 02-14-2006 08:39 AM I have a silver travel watch come pocket watch it was made in birningham but has the makers mark HM does anyone know who this stands for the year mark is a small y [This message has been edited by shaneece (edited 02-14-2006).] IP: Logged
t-man-nc Posts: 327 Registered: Mar 2000	posted 02-14-2006 05:16 PM I Suspect your date is 1898 - 1899 with a small "y" in script, and Jackson's has the "HM" being entered in 1896-1897... However, my edition states; "Names after Jan 1st, 1850 not disclosed" for Birmingham Smiths. Maybe someone else has a better reference than I ... Sorry... "Smaug" PS Pictures get quicker responses because the letters are used a couple of times through the years, the small "y" at least 4 times, and the Font and Cartouche shape helps to narrow down the suspects... :-) IP: Logged
blakstone Posts: 493 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 02-15-2006 12:32 AM If 1898, then probably H. Matthews (registered Jun 1893) per K. C. Jones' "Silversmiths of Birmingham". (Fancy me sticking my nose into a Brit question!) IP: Logged
PhilO Posts: 166 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 02-15-2006 03:04 AM The date could also be 1923; Matthews was still working at that date. He is not the only HM, though, so a picture of the hallmark would a great help. IP: Logged

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