What does BB mean on silver?
BB into a rectangle. Benjamin Barling, The firm was established in 1812 by Benjamin Barling who entered his first mark in 1815. The style of the firm was changed in 1851 (or before) to Benjamin Barling & Sons.
What is BB stamped on jewelry?
PAJ is the name of company that made your jewelry, BB means the piece is made from Bronze base metal. Your 10k is the gold plating over the bronze metal ring.
How is the Hallmarking of British silver determined?
The hallmarking of British silver is based on a combination of marks that allow the identification of the origin and the age of each piece.
When was the head of the sovereign stamped on silver?
in 1784 a duty was imposed on all silver, and was ordained that the representation of the head of the sovereign should be stamped on all plate to show that it had paid the duty. This was continued until 1890.
When did Riffin TW trademark base metal tableware?
Late 18th century to circa1900(including marks on Britannia metal, iron, steel, copperalloys andsilver-platedgoods) .,¥t.. Environnement CanadaEILEEN WOODHEAD Servicedespares Environment Canada ParksService TRADEMARKS ON BASE-METALTABLEWARE ~t ..~RIFFIN tw TRADEMARKS ON BASE-METALTABLEWARE
Are there any trademarks for base metal tableware?
TRADEMARKS ON BASE-METALTABLEWARE Late 18th century to circa 1900 (including marks on Britannia metal, iron, steel, copperalloys andsilver-platedgoods) EILEEN WOODHEAD Studies in Archaeology, Architecture and History National Historic Sites Parks Service Environment Canada ©Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1991.
When did Mappin and Webb stop making silver?
In 1963 Mappin & Webb was amalgamated in British Silverware Ltd together with Elkington & Co Ltd and Walker & Hall Ltd. For a line of its silverplate production Mappin & Webb used the trade mark Princes Plate. Mappin and Webb silversmiths, factory in Sheffield was closed in 1971.
Where can I find list of silver marks?
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Where did the American silver mark come from?
Mark was used earlier, c.1904 – 1914, by Manchester Silver Co. See -> entry for Manchester Newark, NJ ~ 1920 – ? Manufacturers small silver holloware, trophies & novelties. Not related to the Baldwin, Miller Co. of Indianapolis. Active 1842-1853. Primarily a retailer of Northern made goods. Listed in N.O. directories 1840s/50s, at 7 Chartres St.
Who are the makers marks of English silver?
HALLMARKS OF ENGLISH SILVER MAKER’S MARK IDENTIFICATION – ILLUSTRATED LISTING WITH THE ADDITION OF SCOTTISH, IRISH, CHANNEL ISLANDS AND COLONIES SILVERMITHS created by Giorgio B. owner of
