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# 147 August 2016www.ASCASonline.org SITE MAP
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Magdalena and William Isbister present:
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silverassociation@yahoo.itMelanie Carne writes:
... I recently purchased a lot of what I thought was old silver plate. I came across a piece that is rather unusual and has hallmarks similar to those in some of your articles. I am a layperson and I'm definitely no expert. I need someone to help me accurately identify this piece. Any assistance from you would be highly appreciated thank you.
Sincerely,
Melanie Carne
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Looks as pseudo hallmarks used by George Roth, see my website at http://www.silvercollection.it/germansilverhallmarks4.html
In this case could be 800/1000 silver
Giorgio Busetto
Allen Carlson writes:
... I have recently purchased a Georg Jensen Sterling pin that carries a 1904-1908 hallmark with the conjoined G and J. This mark seems out of place with the other hallmarks on the piece. It does have a trombone style pin which should date it to the 1930's or earlier.
I have seen several other Jensen items with similar marks. Please help me feel better about the piece.
Thanks,
Allen Carlson
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"A PAGE per MONTH"
In this column we presents a page obtained from makers'
brochures, books, auction catalogs, advertising or whatever
other printed paper, related to silver, that may be of interest
for ASCAS members.
The images will be published at a "low resolution" level and for
private and personal use only.
This column is published under the kind permission of Giorgio
Busetto's website
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This month ASCAS presents a leaflet announcing the issue of the commemorative hallmark celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth IIDIAMOND JUBILEE HALLMARK
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"A WORD per MONTH"
In this column we present an abstract from a page of the "What is? Silver Dictionary"courtesy of
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THE GOLDSMITHS' HALLTHE BIRTHPLACE OF THE WORD "HALLMARK"
The origin of the Company dates to the 12th century when acted as a guild for goldsmiths trade, silversmiths and jewellers. The general members of the Company are called Freemen. Becoming a member of the Company is achieved by Service (serving and completing apprenticeship), by Redemption (nominated and seconded by members and paying an entrance fee) or by Patrimony (having a parent with the status of Freeman at the time of applicant's birth). Above the Freemen is the Livery, which is composed of Liverymen elected from the Freemen of the Company..... MORE... |
"A SILVERSMITH per MONTH"
In this column
we present marks, information and history of silversmiths and
silver manufacturers.
This column is published under the kind permission of Giorgio
Busetto's website
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TESSIERS LTD
The firm claims to have been established in 1812, possibly by the descendants of Etienne de Tessier, a Huguenot refugee who arrived in England in 1712, but the first information about the business are in an 1841 directory listing a Griffin & Tessier, goldsmiths and silversmiths, at 32 South Audley Street.
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"A CREST per MONTH"
In this column we
present images and descriptions of Crests and Mottoes of British,
Irish and Scottish families as engraved on silver items.
This column is published under the kind permission of Giorgio
Busetto's website
FAMILY CRESTS: LIST OF NAMES
ILLUSTRATED DIRECTORY OF FAMILY CRESTS
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Closing our August 2016 edition of ASCAS Newsletter I hope
you have appreciated its content.
Your comments, suggestions and advice will be of great help.
My thanks to Allen Carlson, Melanie Carne, Magdalena and William Isbister for their precious contributions.
Giorgio Busetto
Secretary
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