Silver mounted Georgian hanger.

Norman McCormick · 2nd March 2009, 08:44 PM

Hi Guys,
After having a real good look I cannot find any hallmarks/date/assay stamps, the makers mark, T C or more likely T G, is nearly obscured because it is at the hilt where it joins the guard so possibly more marks are there but not visible. Was sword furniture subject to the same restrictions as 'normal' silver objects with regard to marking? The guard is definately solid silver as there is a small break in two of the bars in the slotted part and it's silver right through. I've handled enough silver to know the difference "I hope"

Many thanks to all those who have taken an interest.
My Regards,
Norman.

fernando · 2nd March 2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

...Was sword furniture subject to the same restrictions as 'normal' silver objects with regard to marking?

Yes, i guess it should.
Fernando

Norman McCormick · 2nd March 2009, 11:16 PM

Hi Fernando,
I guess your right, the more I look the more I am convinced if there are hallmarks, which all reason says there should be, that they are next to the makers mark but obscured by the hilt, see photo. The only way to see is to dismount the hilt

and I don't fancy doing that.
My Regards,
Norman.

2nd March 2009, 11:16 PM	#3
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,656	Hi Fernando, I guess your right, the more I look the more I am convinced if there are hallmarks, which all reason says there should be, that they are next to the makers mark but obscured by the hilt, see photo. The only way to see is to dismount the hilt and I don't fancy doing that. My Regards, Norman. Attached Images

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2nd March 2009, 08:44 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,656	Hi Guys, After having a real good look I cannot find any hallmarks/date/assay stamps, the makers mark, T C or more likely T G, is nearly obscured because it is at the hilt where it joins the guard so possibly more marks are there but not visible. Was sword furniture subject to the same restrictions as 'normal' silver objects with regard to marking? The guard is definately solid silver as there is a small break in two of the bars in the slotted part and it's silver right through. I've handled enough silver to know the difference "I hope" Many thanks to all those who have taken an interest. My Regards, Norman.