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Silver Jug

By Greta, 5 October, 2011
Description

On the underside of the jug has the following markings/figures:

(scratched on)  au 312 (plus another mark which cannot see too well

(stamped)  1131

Has 6 silver "stamps" .  Above these is what looks like an upsidedown V

Also has engraved initals on front of jug just under the lip.

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
Silver but not hundred persent sure.
Distinguishing marks
6 silver hallmarks plus others
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
plus minus 14cm high
History
Handed down by family member
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos
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Lovejoy

13 years 9 months ago

Re: Silver Jug

The stamps are not Sterling silver hallmarks, they are called "pseudo" hallmarks because they are meant to resemble genuine hallmarks. The piece is actaully silver plated. Here's a link to this topic:

http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/pseudo-silver-hall-marks

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Greta

13 years 9 months ago

In reply to Re: Silver Jug by Lovejoy

Re: Silver Jug

Thank you so much for your reply.  Much appreciated.  Probably not worth much then? :)

Regards

Greta Moore

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