Silver Hallmarks on Scottish Dirk’s Scabbard

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by spiral

Edinburgh hall marks at that era were usually at this clear..



Even in a bad focus photo...

I'll take your opinion into account spiral, but I've seen some poorly struck marks from other places that are probably right.

[spiral]

Originally Posted by dana_w

I'll take your opinion into account spiral, but I've seen some poorly struck marks from other places that are probably right.

Ok, I must admit Ive seen dubious marks that were true myself. And its certainly not my area of study...


Apologies if my sceptical view was incorrect...

Ive probably just seen to many dubious items over the years...

spiral

[Norman McCormick]

All's well that ends well.

[spiral]

O yes... bit embarrassing though!

But always best if one realises ones barking up the wrong tree to accept it though....

Otherwise one just digs oneself a bigger hole..

spiral

[asomotif]

Ps. leaving the markings behind...

what a wonderfull carved handle ! simpel and elegant.

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by spiral

Ok, I must admit Ive seen dubious marks that were true myself. And its certainly not my area of study...

Apologies if my sceptical view was incorrect...

Ive probably just seen to many dubious items over the years...

spiral

Thanks for your input too spiral. It is always a good idea to be skeptical if something doesn't look right to you.

Having lots of examples to look at and opinions to consider are two of the reasons this forum is so useful.