Makers Mark Question - SMP Silver Salon Forums

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

Silver Salon internal search
or

How to Post Photos

Want to be a Moderator?

SMP Silver Salon Forums
tline

Silver Jewelry
tline3

Makers Mark Question

profile | register | preferences | faq | search

SSFFriend: Email This Page to Someone!

next newest topic | next oldest topic

Author	Topic: Makers Mark Question
Prariemouse Posts: 3 Registered: Oct 2004	posted 10-17-2004 05:16 PM I have an antique pin that is sterling and has a maker's mark of two "C"s back to back. Does anyon know anything about this mark? IP: Logged
Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 Registered: Apr 2000	posted 10-19-2004 04:37 PM This Arts and Crafts era mark is somewhat of a puzzle to jewelry collectors. Nobody seems to know whose it is. Some misattribute it to the Carence Crafters, an Arts & Crafts period Chicago metalwork group whose work is more collectible than the work by "The Adorsed Cs Maker." Although you do not picture the front of your brooch, I am guessing that it is handwrought silver centered by a baroque pearl. IP: Logged
Prariemouse Posts: 3 Registered: Oct 2004	posted 10-19-2004 06:27 PM Thanks for the info, I have added the photo of the front, wow, you were right on target as far as the pin goes. Any idea the age? I think it was my gGrandmothers, but it may date further than that. IP: Logged
Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 Registered: Apr 2000	posted 10-20-2004 02:11 PM The pin was made during the Arts & Crafts period. It dates to ca 1905-1915. IP: Logged
Prariemouse Posts: 3 Registered: Oct 2004	posted 10-20-2004 06:03 PM Thanks Paul, I appreciate the info. BTW I resized that 2nd photo, sorry IP: Logged

All times are ET	next newest topic \| next oldest topic
Administrative Options: Close Topic \| Archive/Move \| Delete Topic
	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