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<p>[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 231603, member: 2844"]You're both right, and possibly wrong. The mark is simply Arabic for 800, so it could come from any country that uses Arabic numerals. Just like 800 in Latin numerals could come from any country that uses Latin numerals (and allows .800 silver).</p><p>The style of the decorations is Middle Eastern. But with the Arab influence in North Africa, you see that style in North Africa as well. </p><p>Egyptian jewellery usually has full hallmarks, including city and year.</p><p>My bet is on the Middle East.</p><p>The clasp was used in cities in both areas, where many silversmiths used modern techniques.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 231603, member: 2844"]You're both right, and possibly wrong. The mark is simply Arabic for 800, so it could come from any country that uses Arabic numerals. Just like 800 in Latin numerals could come from any country that uses Latin numerals (and allows .800 silver). The style of the decorations is Middle Eastern. But with the Arab influence in North Africa, you see that style in North Africa as well. Egyptian jewellery usually has full hallmarks, including city and year. My bet is on the Middle East. The clasp was used in cities in both areas, where many silversmiths used modern techniques.[/QUOTE]
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