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<p>[QUOTE="Lva483, post: 1273186, member: 8774"]Hi, thanks for writing. I should have mentioned in my original post I’m very unfamiliar with silver and metalware and I apologize for using the word “hallmark” when I should have used the more general term “stamped”. I referred to them having an Art Deco look because of the popularity of spherical/orb/ball shaped silver/chrome decorative items from the Art Deco era- items like candle holders, ashtrays, lamps, salt and pepper shakers, and so on. For example, Chase made a number of these items.</p><p><br /></p><p>While is plastic around the main opening of each, they are made of ceramic in addition to whatever silvered metal. I think they made have been molded in two separate halves then had parts lined with some plastic fixtures for the openings. I’ve attached a photo which I hope helps to illuminate the interior, but them being so small and having limited capabilities it may not be super clear.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding the marks, The first appears to read “JL” with a crown above the letters, and the second looks like a pair of crossed keys with round or loop shaped ends. In the center, there is something of a decorative, ornamental "rod" with spade shaped ends. So to more accurately describe it, it’s like a pair of crossed keys with an additional ornamental item in the center, so almost like a star. I've included a rough sketch to help better illustrate it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I’m looking in the way of Japan per your response and it seems like the right direction. Again thanks for all the help. I posted this on the metalware board originally then saw the silver board and posted here. If there is a better place to post this, please let me know!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]217460[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]217461[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]217462[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lva483, post: 1273186, member: 8774"]Hi, thanks for writing. I should have mentioned in my original post I’m very unfamiliar with silver and metalware and I apologize for using the word “hallmark” when I should have used the more general term “stamped”. I referred to them having an Art Deco look because of the popularity of spherical/orb/ball shaped silver/chrome decorative items from the Art Deco era- items like candle holders, ashtrays, lamps, salt and pepper shakers, and so on. For example, Chase made a number of these items. While is plastic around the main opening of each, they are made of ceramic in addition to whatever silvered metal. I think they made have been molded in two separate halves then had parts lined with some plastic fixtures for the openings. I’ve attached a photo which I hope helps to illuminate the interior, but them being so small and having limited capabilities it may not be super clear. Regarding the marks, The first appears to read “JL” with a crown above the letters, and the second looks like a pair of crossed keys with round or loop shaped ends. In the center, there is something of a decorative, ornamental "rod" with spade shaped ends. So to more accurately describe it, it’s like a pair of crossed keys with an additional ornamental item in the center, so almost like a star. I've included a rough sketch to help better illustrate it. I’m looking in the way of Japan per your response and it seems like the right direction. Again thanks for all the help. I posted this on the metalware board originally then saw the silver board and posted here. If there is a better place to post this, please let me know! [ATTACH=full]217460[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]217461[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]217462[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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