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<p>[QUOTE="Ce BCA, post: 4512844, member: 18716"]Yes, that would appear spot on. The BF may be a makers mark, or importers mark as AJ mentioned. It's not common but I have seen items like this marked sterling in the past, also may be to do with export.</p><p><br /></p><p>The silver will shine up a treat if you want to do so, it's also a relatively valuable item, the painting looks high quality and of a nice sentimental subject. Keep safe to ensure no damage occurs to the white enamel as this adversely affects the value and can quite easily chip if knocked.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ce BCA, post: 4512844, member: 18716"]Yes, that would appear spot on. The BF may be a makers mark, or importers mark as AJ mentioned. It's not common but I have seen items like this marked sterling in the past, also may be to do with export. The silver will shine up a treat if you want to do so, it's also a relatively valuable item, the painting looks high quality and of a nice sentimental subject. Keep safe to ensure no damage occurs to the white enamel as this adversely affects the value and can quite easily chip if knocked.[/QUOTE]
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