What does silver BM mean?
English silver hallmarks: British maker’s marks identification: BM.
What are the hallmarks of silver in the UK?
The hallmarking of British silver is based on a combination of marks that makes possible the identification of the origin and the age of each silver piece manufactured or traded in the UK. The marks are: HOME – SILVER DICTIONARY – HALLMARKS (STERLING) – MARKS (SILVERPLATE) – SILVERSMITHS – ARTICLES – MY COLLECTION – SITE MAP
Who are the owners of the Birmingham Hallmark?
Birmingham 1967 hallmark…. (…more…) Boardman, Glossop & Co whose last partners were William P. and Frederick P. Davis was converted in 1895 in a limited liability company under the style Boardman, Glossop & Co Ltd. The firm was active at Clarence Works, Pond Street, Sheffield and in London.
When did the date letter change from Birmingham to Sheffield?
The guardians of the Assay Office meet annually in July when, until 1975, the date letter was changed. The Hallmarking Act of 1973 brought the remaining 4 British Assay Offices (London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh) into line with each other with the date letter now changing (from 1975) on 1 January each year.
Why was the Birmingham date letter changed to the anchor?
The anchor was adopted as the assay office mark by Birmingham and the crown by Sheffield, supposedly as a result of the delegations meeting at a public house in London called the Crown and Anchor. The guardians of the Assay Office meet annually in July when, until 1975, the date letter was changed.
Birmingham 1967 hallmark…. (…more…) Boardman, Glossop & Co whose last partners were William P. and Frederick P. Davis was converted in 1895 in a limited liability company under the style Boardman, Glossop & Co Ltd. The firm was active at Clarence Works, Pond Street, Sheffield and in London.
The hallmarking of British silver is based on a combination of marks that makes possible the identification of the origin and the age of each silver piece manufactured or traded in the UK. The marks are: HOME – SILVER DICTIONARY – HALLMARKS (STERLING) – MARKS (SILVERPLATE) – SILVERSMITHS – ARTICLES – MY COLLECTION – SITE MAP
What are the names of Birmingham makers marks?
Basket, buckle, caster, cigarette case, cocktail sticks, compact, condiments, decanter label, flatware, fruit knife, inkwell, jar lid, mug, napkin ring, salver, sauce boat, souvenir spoon, tea caddy, tea kettle & burner, tea service, tea strainer, toast rack, tray, trophy cup, vase
