Featured Swan mark on London Hallmarked Pill Box

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  1. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    This little pillbox is hallmarked for London, 1900, Henry Charles Freeman based on what I have seen on-line. It also has a little punched mark of 2 little swans. Does anyone know the meaning of that mark?
    Thanks!
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    drg642, Feb 22, 2019
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    The 'Swan' mark was introduced on 1st June 1864, it was used on silver articles imported into France from countries without Customs Conventions. Its use was discontinued on 1st June 1893.
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 22, 2019
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  3. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Thank you. So how does that work with the 1900 date, or do I have that date wrong?
     
    drg642, Feb 22, 2019
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  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I don't know, maybe it was re-assayed ?
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 22, 2019
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Bakersgma, Feb 22, 2019
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  6. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Your 1900 date is correct.
     
    Bakersgma, Feb 22, 2019
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  7. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Bakers.
     
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