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Mgdelhaise Posts: 2 Registered: Sep 2004	posted 09-22-2004 09:53 AM I have been unable to find any information on this silversmith. I have a coffee pot, a creamer and a covered sugar bowl, all marked "sterling .950" and "Hirata & Co". Any suggestions? IP: Logged
vathek Posts: 966 Registered: Jun 99	posted 09-23-2004 08:23 AM 950 is a standard used frequently in Japanese silver, and together with the makers name would make think this is Japanese. Hirata may be a dept store? IP: Logged
Mgdelhaise Posts: 2 Registered: Sep 2004	posted 09-23-2004 09:58 AM Thanks Vathek for the info. In the meantime, I came to the conclusion that I misread "Hirata & Co" for Japanese maker "Miyata", & this despite a strong loupe! IP: Logged

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