Antique Brass Hallmark Help

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by paulk4444, May 16, 2021.

  1. paulk4444

    paulk4444 New Member

    20210516_122003.jpg 20210516_130500.jpg 20210516_130338.jpg Hello there :)
    Could anyone shed any light on the brass hallmarks shown in the attached picture please? I seem to have drawn a blank. I really would appreciate very much any thoughts and help on identifying these marks.

    Also I believe the items are cocktail stirrers. Am I correct?

    Many thanks
    Paul
     
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  2. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Hi I don't think those are cocktail stirrers. I think the part at the top can be opened abit and you can place a piece of paper in it, like Reserved or Table 1, etc for a gathering.
     
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  3. paulk4444

    paulk4444 New Member

    Hi Pearlsnblume, I know where you are coming from with your thinking,(photos dont really show it) but the rings at the top are solid and also the long shaft and have no slit to open up.
    thanks for taking a look
     
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  4. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Oh ok. Interesting.
     
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  5. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    children toys for soap-bubbles ?
     
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  6. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Muddler?
     
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  7. paulk4444

    paulk4444 New Member

    Hi, yes Muddler, thats it! thank you.
     
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  8. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    They might be silverplate marks, more than brass? Are they from the UK?
     
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  9. paulk4444

    paulk4444 New Member

    Hi, they are definitely brass, not sure where they originate from
     
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    i need help Moderator Moderator

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  11. paulk4444

    paulk4444 New Member

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  12. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Maker's mark. "Hallmark" is only properly used for the marks on precious metals.
     
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