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16th April 2015, 10:45 PM
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Silver Hallmarks on Scottish Dirk’s Scabbard
I’ve checked the books that I have and several online sites, but haven’t been able to identify the silver hallmarks on this Scottish dirk’s scabbard . Can someone point me in the right direction.
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16th April 2015, 11:07 PM
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Hi Dana,
Edinburgh 1895, sorry I can't determine the maker. Regards, Norman. |
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16th April 2015, 11:35 PM
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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? |
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16th April 2015, 11:14 PM
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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 Last edited by spiral; 16th April 2015 at 11:38 PM. |
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16th April 2015, 11:24 PM
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Thomas Johnston C1900 on a dirk mount. http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/M...Edinburgh.html
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16th April 2015, 11:36 PM
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Edinburgh hall marks at that era were usually at this clear..
 Even in a bad focus photo... |
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16th April 2015, 11:42 PM
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16th April 2015, 11:58 PM
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 Apologies if my sceptical view was incorrect... Ive probably just seen to many dubious items over the years... spiral |
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16th April 2015, 11:40 PM
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WOW! Thanks so much Norman. I'll add that www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk to my list. |
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16th April 2015, 11:41 PM
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Hi Dana,
Definitely 1895 and not a fake as far as I can see. Regards, Norman. |
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16th April 2015, 11:43 PM
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