Old London silver, its history, its makers and its marks (1903)
Howard, Montague · New York : Scribner · leaf 254
thehall-mark, as there is no penalty for simply copying themakers mark. Of course, no such piece could be soldopenly in England, for, unless hall-marked, it is liable to con-fiscation ; but in America, where there are no restrictions,the opportunity for deception is easy, and forged goods… … The above represents the most striking forgery in the way of additions that hascome to our notice. It was a large jug, some i8 inches high, of the Charles I!period, and weighed over 150 ounces. The workmanship was good and the hall-marks distinct and genuine, but the large round body, the handle,…
Plate, English · Silverwork · Hallmarks
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