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Title: Hallmarks Post by: TheLoveDoc on February 26, 2014, 01:55:58 PM Hi all , had a great day out with Ace monday just gone and I found this old spoon with some hallmarks. I have tried finding similar hallmarks online but ive had no luck yet and its making my eyes go funny now..... Is there anyone out there who can help please ? I cant tell if its silver or silver plate and im not sure if the B is actually a B or a crown :-\ Any help at all is always appreciated :)
Title: Re: Hallmarks Post by: Mitchell on February 26, 2014, 02:16:00 PM Not sure but the top photo looks like it is plated and if so it could be faux hallmarks and would explain why you cant find similar hallmarks. I am sure someone with more knowledge than I will able to confirm or provide more info ;)
Title: Re: Hallmarks Post by: Mitchell on February 26, 2014, 02:27:52 PM Check this out BARNETT HENRY ABRAHAMS London silverplate http://www.silvercollection.it/electroplatesilver.html#ABRA (http://www.silvercollection.it/electroplatesilver.html#ABRA) :D
Title: Re: Hallmarks Post by: TheLoveDoc on February 26, 2014, 03:04:21 PM Brilliant !!! Thanks for that, from there I found this " The firm entered their mark 'BHA' contained within an oblong punch, with the London Assay Office, on the 14th March 1888, and on the 27th September 1900." March 14th is my birthday lol...and 1888 Jack the Ripper was being very naughty in the East End of London. There was a picture of the same hallmarks too so thanks again ;)
Title: Re: Hallmarks Post by: Mitchell on February 26, 2014, 03:08:39 PM Glad I could help ;)
Title: Re: Hallmarks Post by: 150aceboy on February 26, 2014, 03:31:19 PM Thanks for the day out butty, had a great time.
Great I.D. on the spoon, very interesting bud ;) Title: Re: Hallmarks Post by: Dryland on February 26, 2014, 08:14:58 PM I'ts Silver plate I'm afraid
Title: Re: Hallmarks Post by: CUT/HALF on February 26, 2014, 09:21:37 PM Great find though. Well done.
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