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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick
Hi Dana,
Edinburgh 1895, sorry I can't determine the maker.
Regards,
Norman.
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Originally Posted by spiral
The hallmark formation would imply TJ silversmiths in Edinborough around 1900.
But no silversmiths there at that time have used such poor quality stamps..
The marks are a fake..
Sorry but that's true..
spiral
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Thanks Norman McCormick, and spiral. I've found some examples of Edinburgh marks at
www.silvercollection.it (see below). Those on the scabbard are close, but not exactly the same.
It looks like the "O" in an oval would be 1870-71. Do I have that wrong Norman?
From your comments I understand that your dubious of the marks spiral. Other that their "poor quality" is there any other reason? Do you think the dirk is a fake, or were fake contemporary marks being used?
Does anyone else have an opinion?