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Featured Help with Silver Hallmarks (w/CLOVERLEAF) on Antique Cup

Discussion in 'Silver' started by LoveTheHunt!, May 23, 2019.

  1. LoveTheHunt!

    LoveTheHunt! Well-Known Member

    OK, here's my latest mystery... The owner thinks this is very old Irish silver due to the "shamrock" mark - but I know that is NOT the mark for Irish silver; that would be a Celtic harp. Nor does it have any regent's head, so this can't be any kind of British silver.
    It is a cup - bowl shape, no handle, so may it indeed be old - but I can't find anything on the hallmarks. Rather than describe them, I'll upload large pictures, so you can see...
    The cup measures 3" in diameter x 1-3/4" tall; weighs 95 grams. It shows remnants of gold wash.
    Any clues as to age or origin are welcome! Thanx in advance!!
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    The silver people will get here. Meanwhile, you might try using 'trefoil' as a search term.
     
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Silverplate. That's what I think, anyhow. We'd call that a clover leaf too, but trefoil is a good word. I can't recall off hand which makers used cloverleaf marks. I think James Dixon and Barker Bros did.
     
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  4. Ameerayna

    Ameerayna New Member

    Hello! I have a locket with a trefoil/cloverleaf as well and always wondered about origin. I will see about a photo soon, but any more help from the 'silver people' would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks!
    A
     
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Greetings, Ameerayna! We look forward to your pics!
     
    i need help likes this.
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