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Is this 14k solid gold or gold-filled? (Hallmark question) "Click" to Login or Register 
Gary Yeh
IHC Member 1860
posted
Hello,

I'm unsure of whether this mark is for a gold-filled watch or solid gold. Any help? It's for an Elgin pocket watch if that matters.

Thanks!

 
Posts: 32 | Location: Virginia in the USA | Registered: June 18, 2013
Gerald Zimmermann
posted
Hi Gary

I think the 'crown and 14 k' mark was used by Muhr & Brother on 14 K gold-filled 25-years cases.

Regards
Gerald
 
Posts: 742 | Location: Wertheim in Germany | Registered: February 21, 2009
Gary Yeh
IHC Member 1860
posted
Thanks, Gerald! That's what I found in my research, but just wanted to make sure.
 
Posts: 32 | Location: Virginia in the USA | Registered: June 18, 2013
Richard M. Jones
IHC Life Member
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Gary if it is not marked Guaranteed/Warranted U. S. Assay 14k or .525 it is always best to assume gold filled. I paid for my experience the hard way years ago and at least gold was not so expensive!


Deacon
 
Posts: 1004 | Location: Omaha, Nebraska in the USA | Registered: February 14, 2009
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