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Old 26-09-14, 10:01 AM
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Hi All,
Not sure as to what section to post this in as I'm not saying it's no good so please move as required, what I would like is any information on the IW or I.W ? hallmark, I have looked at the books I have & on-line search but the only IW I can see are dated to early for this badge any ideas ? this is the only mark on the badge any other hallmarked ones I have show the typical marks assay, crest etc. So any info would be great.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2516323961...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Old 26-09-14, 10:24 AM
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Hi All,
Not sure as to what section to post this in as I'm not saying it's no good so please move as required, what I would like is any information on the IW or I.W ? hallmark, I have looked at the books I have & on-line search but the only IW I can see are dated to early for this badge any ideas ? this is the only mark on the badge any other hallmarked ones I have show the typical marks assay, crest etc. So any info would be great.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2516323961...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Thanks in advance

Gerard
Gerard,
I don't think it is a Hallmark, more likely a makers mark (and I am not aware of any list of all possible makers marks that exists - only the "common" ones. Common sense tells me if it is part of a "Silver" hallmark and its on the front of the badge, then the duty/assay marks will also be on the front.... where are they? Or has my eyesight gone to pot?
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Old 26-09-14, 10:45 AM
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Thanks David,
Makes sense what you say,I can't see any other "standard" hallmarks I'll ask the seller if anything else on the badge but I have my doubts , as you say would normally have the hall mark on the front as with my other silver Middlesex on both ends of the scroll

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The IW mark is not a hallmark. It is a maker's mark, or is intended to appear to be a maker's mark.

The seller in question is more than experienced enough to know that if there were a hallmark he would be well advised to advertise the fact. The fact that he is not illustrating a full hallmark tells its own story. And, I have known this seller for more years than I can remember!

So, I speak from experience!


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Is it not the norm to have makers marks on the reverse and Hall Marks on the front ? or have I got it wrong again ??

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Hi All,
Not sure as to what section to post this in as I'm not saying it's no good so please move as required, what I would like is any information on the IW or I.W ? hallmark, I have looked at the books I have & on-line search but the only IW I can see are dated to early for this badge any ideas ? this is the only mark on the badge any other hallmarked ones I have show the typical marks assay, crest etc. So any info would be great.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2516323961...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Thanks in advance

Gerard
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Old 26-09-14, 08:38 PM
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Could you let me know what part is the complete dross Just so I know

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Good evening.

The IW mark is not a hallmark. It is a maker's mark, or is intended to appear to be a maker's mark.

The seller in question is more than experienced enough to know that if there were a hallmark he would be well advised to advertise the fact. The fact that he is not illustrating a full hallmark tells its own story. And, I have known this seller for more years than I can remember!

So, I speak from experience!


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Thanks for the heads up Simon, all noted

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Is it not the norm to have makers marks on the reverse and Hall Marks on the front ? or have I got it wrong again ??

Dave.
Hello Dave, I can only speak on the few Middlesex Regt silver badges I have but they have all the marks to the front on the scroll tips

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LOL, the badge, not your post!

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Could you let me know what part is the complete dross Just so I know

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LOL, the badge, not your post!
Ah I see had me thinking thenyes I'm
Getting the drift on this badge so thanks again


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