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mylittlechicken

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iconnumber posted 02-01-2005 01:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mylittlechicken     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hello; I am a new member and would appreciate some help in ID'ing an old piece that I just obtained. This is a tiny sterling pitcher with British hallmarks

If I am interpreting this correctly it is .925 sterling made in London during the 1700's, but I would appreciate a confirmation if possible. Also - on the bottom is the letter A and then underneath it are the letters W and I. I can't seem to find a Maker Mark to match this and would certainly appreciate some help from some more experienced collectors.

Thanks in advance!


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iconnumber posted 02-02-2005 01:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for swarter     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Assuming the incomplete mark on the left is the hind end of a lion passant, then the set of marks is complete, and the London date letter is that for 1774. The maker's mark appears to have been obliterated by wear.

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