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mauvro Posts: 6 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-30-2002 07:27 PM From left to right: The top of a column, an anchor, a lion and the letter q. I couldn't take a picture of the monogram because it wouldn't focus, but here is a picture of the service. Who made this? IP: Logged
smfc75 Posts: 122 Registered: Mar 2002	posted 12-01-2002 03:19 AM It certainly would be an unusual monogram. Could the "anchor/lion/q" be English hallmarks stamped by the Birmingham assay office (perhaps 1915)? IP: Logged
mauvro Posts: 6 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 12-01-2002 05:43 AM I'm stumped! IP: Logged
smfc75 Posts: 122 Registered: Mar 2002	posted 12-01-2002 06:56 AM Do the lion and anchor marks look anything like these? English Hallmarks on a Salter IP: Logged
mauvro Posts: 6 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 12-01-2002 03:47 PM yes, that's them IP: Logged
mauvro Posts: 6 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 12-01-2002 03:51 PM so if the town is birmingham, and the set is sterling silver, what date does "q" signify and what maker uses the "top of a column" symbol? IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11573 Registered: Apr 93	posted 12-01-2002 05:28 PM The shape of the cartouche around letter/sysmbol and the typeface of the letter can be very important in determining a date. I would recommend that you post a closeup photo (or a very accurate drawing) of the marks. IP: Logged
mauvro Posts: 6 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 12-01-2002 08:47 PM Here is a picture of the monogram. Ideas? IP: Logged
smfc75 Posts: 122 Registered: Mar 2002	posted 12-02-2002 03:10 AM The "q" is the date letter for 1915. The "top of a column" looks to me like a maker's mark with the letters "E & Co". It could be a mark of Elkington & Co. of Birmingham but I haven't found that particular mark documented. IP: Logged
mauvro Posts: 6 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 12-02-2002 03:50 AM Thanks! If you find the time, please e-mail me, I would really appreciate it. I have more questions. [This message has been edited by mauvro (edited 12-02-2002).] IP: Logged
smfc75 Posts: 122 Registered: Mar 2002	posted 12-02-2002 01:53 PM There is a book containing thousands of Birmingham marks (Jones, "Silversmiths of Birmingham...") and I'm hoping some forum member who has access to it will be able to answer your question regarding the maker. Glad I could be of some help. Unfortunately, I don't have all the answers. Sometimes I don't even understand the questions! Trust me, you'll get better answers if you post your questions here. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11573 Registered: Apr 93	posted 12-02-2002 02:26 PM Good suggestion, smfc75 From Jones,"Silversmiths of Birmingham...": IP: Logged

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