Not very good at understanding Silver Marks

Discussion in 'Silver' started by KEVIN AIREY, Nov 27, 2020.

  1. KEVIN AIREY

    KEVIN AIREY Well-Known Member

    Hi All, any idea what the silver marks are on this Oval Trinket Box?

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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

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  3. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    @KEVIN AIREY , what is the material on the top? Tortoise shell?
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    That's tortoiseshell, very commonly used inlaid with silver.
     
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  5. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Thank you, @Ownedbybear . :)
     
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  6. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    You can Google it.... "Piqué work"
     
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  7. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Thank you! :)
     
  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    It isn't pique, that's wee pins and points of metal as an inlay.

    These are pique - the box is simply a straightforward shaped inlay.

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