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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gregsglass, post: 12680, member: 78&quot;]Hi Tye,</p><p>&nbsp; Here is a hint I learned from the Met in NYC. Take a candle and light it, quickly put the hallmarks real close to the flame so it covered with soot. Blow out the candle and take a piece of clear cellophane tape and press it into the hallmarks lift it off and put the tape onto a piece of white paper&nbsp; (I use index cards). It is amazing at the detail that can be seen. Oh, course wash off the soot. I use index cards so I can write on the back of the card with the details of the item. That way I have a copy of the hallmarks and a description. Even with good eyes and powerful loupe details jump out.</p><p>greg[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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