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Help with Chester Hallmarks

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February 02, 2009, 16:56
Steve Gossard
Help with Chester Hallmarks
Can anyone help me with a couple of Chester Hallmarks? I've looked at the charts and just can't be certain. I tried to get as close up as I could with my camera. Hallmark 1:


February 02, 2009, 16:56
Steve Gossard
Hallmark 1 again:


February 02, 2009, 16:57
Steve Gossard
Hallmark 2:


February 02, 2009, 16:58
Steve Gossard
Hallmark 2 again:


February 02, 2009, 17:29
Mario Pagani
The first is certainly Chester 1854, and the silversmith probably Wm. Hammon of Coventry. The second is certainly (...almost) Chester 1855, but I couldn't find anything about the silversmith. Hope this helps.
February 02, 2009, 21:23
Steve Gossard
Fantastic! Thanks Mario. That's just what I wanted to know. They are earlier than I thought!

Steve
February 02, 2009, 21:46
Steve Gossard
The hallmark inside the inner case of second watch may be more distinct. Here it is: