SMP Logo
SM Publications
Silver Salon Forums - The premier site for discussing Silver.
SMP | Silver Salon Forums | SSF - Guidelines | SSF - FAQ | Silver Sales

The Silver Salon Forums
Since 1993
Over 11,793 threads & 64,769 posts !!
Silver Jewelry Forum
How to Post Photos

Want to be a Moderator?
customtitle open  SMP Silver Salon Forums
tlineopen  Silver Jewelry
tline3open  Mexican Silver Bracelet Hallmark inquiry

Post New Topic  Post A Reply
profile | register | preferences | faq | search

ForumFriend SSFFriend: Email This Page to Someone! next newest topic | next oldest topic
Author Topic:   Mexican Silver Bracelet Hallmark inquiry
suebobaloo

Posts: 1
Registered: Oct 2003

iconnumber posted 10-29-2003 09:20 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for suebobaloo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have a Mexican SIlver bracelet that looks like Abstract linked Mayan Glyphs-Very Heavy and with unique slide lock clasp with safety lever. Hallmark " MEXICO 925 TF-41"
Anyone heard of "TF-41" Who that is?
Could it be TAXCO?

IP: Logged

Paul Lemieux

Posts: 1792
Registered: Apr 2000

iconnumber posted 10-30-2003 06:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Paul Lemieux     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi suebobaloo.

The "TF-41" indicates the city and taller or workshop identification number; each different maker has its own number. In this case, T=Taxco. I do not know who runs/ran workshop 41, but given the large number of smiths in that area, it might be hard to trace. However, there is a relatively recent book on Mexican makers that I do not have that might be able to identify the maker for you. I think it is quite inexpensive.

The format of XX-## to identify city and workshop has been in use only since about 1980, so your bracelet is of fairly recent vintage.

IP: Logged

vathek

Posts: 966
Registered: Jun 99

iconnumber posted 11-02-2003 07:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for vathek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have the book but tf 41 is not listed.

IP: Logged

All times are ET

next newest topic | next oldest topic

Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic
Post New Topic  Post A Reply
Hop to:


Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46a


1. Public Silver Forums (open Free membership) - anyone with a valid e-mail address may register. Once you have received your Silver Salon Forum password, and then if you abide by the Silver Salon Forum Guidelines, you may start a thread or post a reply in the New Members' Forum. New Members who show a continued willingness to participate, to completely read and abide by the Guidelines will be allowed to post to the Member Public Forums.
Click here to Register for a Free password

2. Private Silver Salon Forums (invitational or $ donation membership) - The Private Silver Salon Forums require registration and special authorization to view, search, start a thread or to post a reply. Special authorization can be obtained in one of several ways: by Invitation; Annual $ Donation; or via Special Limited Membership. For more details click here (under development).

3. Administrative/Special Private Forums (special membership required) - These forums are reserved for special subjects or administrative discussion. These forums are not open to the public and require special authorization to view or post.


| Home | Order | The Guide to Evaluating Gold & Silver Objects | The Book of Silver
| Update BOS Registration | Silver Library | For Sale | Our Wants List | Silver Dealers | Speakers Bureau |
| Silversmiths | How to set a table | Shows | SMP | Silver News |
copyright © 1993 - 2022 SM Publications
All Rights Reserved.
Legal & Privacy Notices