Antique men's bracelet markings Question: I own a bracelet which was my father's.
Jacksons Silver and Gold Marks
It is marked "18K" and has a fleur-de-lis with two stylized angled slashes in the top and bottom of the f-d-l, and the marking is stamped.
How would I find out who made the bracelet and its' approximate age?
I know Dad wore this after his return from Europe during Korean War, but beyond that have no data.
There are more and more Hallmark questions popping up every day and I have been asked about this particular one several times. Maybe you have an item with a similar mark. If so we would be delighted to hear from you with any comments.
QUESTION..?
I just received a ring that has the following markings on the inside of the ring:
a fleur de lis symbol/585/another fleur de lis symbol. I hope you have some insight. My web searches have given me no help! Thanks for your time
ANSWER..!
Ohh - But you've picked a doozy...
The fleur d'lys (fleur de lis) while being a French symbol, was seen during the Huguenot silver makers periods but is not an official French Hallmark (but you'd think so).
It has been used by every man and his dog though, and occasionally has been seen on Austrian items and Czechoslovakian or Hungary or Italy or Denmark and Germany.
Phew!
Even the British Hallmarks have been seen with this mark. American Maker's Marks also show the fleur d'lys in their design.
The 585 is the decimal standard for 14ct gold which would bring me back to Europe. You didn't mention where you live or how or where you got the item - which would help you.
Sorry I can't be more specific - but as I said - it's a doozy...
There is a free UK British Hallmarking course available at Jewelry Antiques.