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That's a tough one. Partially rubbed hallmarks mean you have to go by other factors. For example, the date. If the piece was made before your smith was alive, before they started working, or aft… (View Post)

That's a great piece, @Goldminers I think I'd be comfortable calling that piece a beer (or wine) flagon, because it's taller and thinner than a typical mug. As you probably know, from … (View Post)

Love the prominent placement of the hallmarks. Entirely intentional. That's an arts & crafts element as well. While many silversmiths would intentionally place their marks somewhere discreet… (View Post)

Yep! The seller of this cann is Wax Antiques. Located in the Silver Vaults (Vault 31-32). (View Post)

Very cool. Europeans had a fascination with cups made of exotic coconut shells brought back during the era of Indian colonialism (1600-1800). They'd mount sterling silver fixtures to them, somet… (View Post)