I know an aide memoire when I see one. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought it. There was an even larger one for sale at the local flea-market once....
It's an aide memoire. Not a dance card. It's got the days of the week written into it. It never came with a pencil, or a chatelaine hook. I have...
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Definitely not a sewing-machine treadle. Seen enough of those to recognise one when I see it.
"Tickets please!" Sounds plausible. [IMG]
Shoe-scrapers?
I agree with Terry. I have a couple of these things for old sewing machines and such.
I saw a pair MADE by LeMaire at the flea-market last week. Almost identical to these. So understandable mistake. I wanted to buy them (They were...
Thanks AF :) That makes a lot of sense :)
Got these cheap at the local antiques shop. I've seen many of these online in various states of repair. I bought these because overall, they...
I wasn't sold on Mappin & Webb, but I am now that I see the similarities between the hallmarks. Pity mine's in such bad condition.
Well, the mystery is solved. The maker's mark is indeed, Mappin & Webb, despite all my expectations!! Top: My hallmark. Bottom: The same hallmark...
I've contacted a guy who catalogs silver marks. He thinks it IS Mappin & Webb. I asked him for more information. I want to see if he has a...
Not only have I seen it, I wrote it. That's my blog :)
It's not Mappin & Webb. I've checked all their hallmarks and none of those match even remotely.
What do you mean by blokes in a shed, AF? That this isn't a recognised maker? Or a forgery or what?
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Here is a much better shot of the hallmarks. You couldn't get any clearer than this if you stamped them brand-new... [IMG]
I'm 100% sure it's MW. I just don't know WHICH MW it refers to! None of the MW hallmarks I've seen match what I've seen here.
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