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<p>[QUOTE="LucyLocket, post: 9849821, member: 13859"]This marcasite & faux pearl neclace is one of my recent acquisitions. I have only just had a proper look at it and noticed the markings on the back. Looks like T/u 25 to me - I did wonder if there was originally a 9 in front of the 25 and it has worn away. Though if it was 925 wouldn't it have been stamped into the metal rather than etched/scratched? Could the T/u be the makers mark?</p><p>I have searched online and found very similar art deco necklaces but they are all marked Sterling or 925. The necklace is much more silvery than in the photos - just couldn't capture it on camera. </p><p>Would anyone be able to shed any light on these marks please?</p><p><br /></p><p>.[ATTACH=full]493118[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493119[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493120[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493121[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493122[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493127[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]</p><p>Would anyone be able to shed any light on these marks please?[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="LucyLocket, post: 9849821, member: 13859"]This marcasite & faux pearl neclace is one of my recent acquisitions. I have only just had a proper look at it and noticed the markings on the back. Looks like T/u 25 to me - I did wonder if there was originally a 9 in front of the 25 and it has worn away. Though if it was 925 wouldn't it have been stamped into the metal rather than etched/scratched? Could the T/u be the makers mark? I have searched online and found very similar art deco necklaces but they are all marked Sterling or 925. The necklace is much more silvery than in the photos - just couldn't capture it on camera. Would anyone be able to shed any light on these marks please? .[ATTACH=full]493118[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493119[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493120[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493121[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493122[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]493127[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full] Would anyone be able to shed any light on these marks please?[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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