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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JewelryPicker, post: 9432583, member: 20513&quot;]It’s entirely possible, even probable, that the only mark on there with ANY actual meaning is “10k”.&nbsp; The storied English hallmarking system adds gravitas and status to an otherwise beautiful piece that could stand alone without the need for deception or implications.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Look at the mark owned &amp; used by Gorham Silver, from Providence, Rhode Island, USA.&nbsp; Gorham, one of the most prolific silver (and plate) makers in the US for almost 2 centuries…. Felt the need to adopt and register marks almost identical to a full set of English sterling marks.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>how many people over the past 190 years (I know, internet research was more difficult before Al Gore invented it) just assumed a Gorham piece to be from Birmingham UK, with a very difficult to determine date letter</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]435975[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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