Symbol guide

Anchor hallmark on silver

Anchor hallmark on silver includes Mappin & Webb Ltd and Deykin & Harrison. The date letter follows Birmingham’s sequence before 1975.

Recognising this device

The anchor sits with sponsor and fineness marks. On silver it is an assay-office device, whereas an anchor in a company trademark can have a separate origin. The date letter follows Birmingham’s sequence before 1975.

What to check next

Copy the sponsor initials and fineness beside the device. If a date letter is present, match its case, lettering and surround to the identified office or national system. Keep each separate punch visible in the comparison photograph.

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