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 Head, C, Leppard, Lion - not english? G, Head, Lion?
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Pinsabigail Posts: 35 |
posted 01-11-2004 05:02 PM
  
We have a couple coin silver spoons that we believe are American, but can't find these marks. The first has a lion, leopard, C, and a head. The second has a G, head and a lion. Any suggestions from anyone regarding the maker and age? Thanks. IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 01-11-2004 05:27 PM
They are typical psuedo-hallmarks usually associated with a number of wholesale spoonmakers in the New York area c 1840-1860. Short of finding an original retailer's purchase order, it would not be possible to assign a name to them. IP: Logged |
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Pinsabigail Posts: 35 |
posted 01-11-2004 11:01 PM
Thanks - any idea why the hallmarks were generic? [This message has been edited by Pinsabigail (edited 01-11-2004).] IP: Logged |
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swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 |
posted 01-17-2004 02:03 PM
Pseudohallmarks are different from true hallmarks. Use the Forum search feature and look for "hallmarks" and "pseudohallmarks" to find proper definitions. American pseudohallmarks are not generic -- certain ones, or combinations thereof, are characteristic of specific makers. As wev indicated, combinations like those on your spoons are trademarks of particular New York manufacturers, some of which have not been identified. IP: Logged |
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