Found these at a thrift store. They weigh 22–24 grams each.
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The back is stamped STERLING and M B Cº. There is also a small pictorial hallmark stamped right above the sterling mark. The front handles looks like Gothic "D" monogram.
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Can anyone identify what that specific pictorial logo is, or point me to the pattern name and production year? Thanks!
I wanted to share my silver haul from the last 6 months of hitting up local thrift stores. I've spent a lot of time checking the backs of spoons and looking under old dishes, and it definitely paid off.
Almost everything here is marked 925, Sterling, or has old British stamps (only 4 pieces are 800 silver). This doesn't even include a massive stash of silver jewelry I've found alongside it!
Some of my favorite finds:
The 1947 Pitcher: This is my favorite piece. It's stamped "Made From Silver - Royal Gift - 1947" on the bottom. Looks like it might be from the old Royal Wedding back then!
The Two Silver Cups: Found out these are solid sterling water goblets made by Web Silver Co.
The Silver Coin: Just a crazy find mixed into a thrift box. It’s an anniversary coin stamped .9999 fine silver.
The Antique Box Set: An old grooming kit with silver handles and matching jars.
The Rest: A big mix of cool souvenir spoons with twisted handles, old coins, and vintage pieces.
For everyone still checking the flatware bins and metal shelves: don't give up! The real stuff is still out there.
Happy hunting!
The thrift store labeled all of these as "not working", probably because they didn't instantly tick or didn't have batteries.Turns out, they just needed someone to actually set the time and manually wind up the mechanical movements! Once I adjusted them and gave the crowns a few twists, 5 of the vintage pieces and the Citizen Eco-Drive fired right up.The only one truly dead is the Rolex Standard.
I got this ring at a thrift store some time ago, and it turned out to be an incredible find. It weighs 11.2 g and features 70 stones in total, some of which glow blue under 365 nm UV light. I’m planning to take it to a jeweler soon to have it examined, and I’m hoping for good news. Even without authentication, I’m already captivated by this ring.
Scored this at the thrift store today! Can anyone identify the maker and year made for the main set?Also, I believe the hook at the bottom is not in the original set because it's too long and doesn't fit the slots properly. Can anyone also identify the maker of this hook? Thanks in advance for the help!
My wife picked these up for $4.99 CAD. There are no hallmarks or stamps on the settings or the posts, and they are missing the earring backs.
I checked them with a 365nm UV light and some stones glow blue while others do not. Based on the construction and the UV reaction, is it possible these are gold?
I grabbed this during my thrift store round today because I thought I spotted a tiny hallmark through the tarnish. Once I got it home and looked closer with a magnifying glass, it was just a speck of dirt lol. My eyes definitely failed me today!
However, for under $3, I can't be too mad. Not the silver score I wanted, but a win for the collection nonetheless.