26-01-2015 12:28 PM - edited 26-01-2015 12:32 PM
Hi
Can anyone tell me anything about this hair comb? Is it a fake? I know the anchor means it was made in Birmingham. Any info greatly appreciated.
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on 26-01-2015 07:23 PM
looks like a 1808 Birmingham K with the kings head although it could be 1859 - no other K's have that shaped surround
26-01-2015 08:56 PM - edited 26-01-2015 08:57 PM
on 27-01-2015 11:38 PM
Personally I believe there to be some alarm bells ringing. To me - the hallmarks aren't quite right.
The k is an 1808 mark (appears fairly right)
The anchor used for Birmingham at that time was a particularly narrow one. Even accounting for wear the anchor is too thick - if there was that much wear on the anchor then the K would be worn as well.
The monarchs head should be facing to the right but it is hard to tell from the image
The Lion for the period should fill the mark - there seems to be a lot of space around the one shown.
Its always a degree of uncertainty when consulting "armchair experts" like myself when we cant view the hallmarks and the item for overall wear and patina as opposed to just seeing a flat photographic view. From what I have seen however I would be cautious until you seek advice from someone who 'knows' their silver and can see it up close and personal..
on 26-01-2015 12:30 PM
on 26-01-2015 12:31 PM
on 26-01-2015 07:23 PM
looks like a 1808 Birmingham K with the kings head although it could be 1859 - no other K's have that shaped surround
26-01-2015 08:56 PM - edited 26-01-2015 08:57 PM
on 27-01-2015 11:38 PM
Personally I believe there to be some alarm bells ringing. To me - the hallmarks aren't quite right.
The k is an 1808 mark (appears fairly right)
The anchor used for Birmingham at that time was a particularly narrow one. Even accounting for wear the anchor is too thick - if there was that much wear on the anchor then the K would be worn as well.
The monarchs head should be facing to the right but it is hard to tell from the image
The Lion for the period should fill the mark - there seems to be a lot of space around the one shown.
Its always a degree of uncertainty when consulting "armchair experts" like myself when we cant view the hallmarks and the item for overall wear and patina as opposed to just seeing a flat photographic view. From what I have seen however I would be cautious until you seek advice from someone who 'knows' their silver and can see it up close and personal..