ID help. Some type of Coin, Token, Exonumia?....Not a Clue.

Birmingham
Edinburgh
London
Sheffield
Assay Office Mark (Compulsory marks)

 

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Jeezzzzz, could there be anymore markings on these things?? So I guess all these marking must certify the sterling silver that it's genuine or where it comes from. Something like NGC or PCGS certifying coins except it looks like it's the British Gov't certifying it. Appreciate all your feedback on this!

 

Ok here's what we know ......
Birmingham
Edinburgh
London
Sheffield
Assay Office Mark (Compulsory marks)




The C is an assayers mark and the Queen represents

Golden Jubilee Hallmark

the C in the square stands for 2002
VB is Vickers and Company
and I'm still going with scale standards....... that's my finial answer. lol

 

Thanks again!!

 

due to the size and shape I'm about 100% certain that they are a scale standard. again we know they are sterling, there's no other logical answer,and if found I will stand corrected.

 

So, "scale standard" meaning they use them to certify weight?

 

Correct

 

Haha, did you use 2x2s to hold your coins as well??

 

Again, can't thank you enough!!

 

NP my pleasure

 

Oh, you noticed that!?!? Yes I did. I'm still learning and playing around with different way to take the pictures.

 

Imitation is the highest form of flattery (I think that was Iago on Aladdin). Anyway, that's what I used and it helps separate them without damaging them. Good call

 

Bottom of the page:

http://www.silvercollection.it/Englishsilvermarks3U.html

More clues - at least for the piece with the queen's head and the Chrysanthemum. (I think?)

A further mark was used in the period 1784 - 1890:
Sovereign head ('duty mark'), certifying the payment of the duty

 

Great links! Thanks for that! This must be where paddy54 found the above information as well. I've been digesting all the acronyms, terms, phrases, letters, numbers and lingo on a few websites. If I'm understanding it correctly and I "might not" be, (in some cases) rather then the silversmith marking or damaging the sterling silver plate, vase, etc.. they would somehow attach these hallmark silver tabs to the bottom of the items. I haven't found any pictures of that.

Thanks to all for digging into this with me!

 

I've gone through this before. I generally pick up any sterling I find at auctions and estate sales if I can buy it for around melt value. It's always a hunt to figure out the older hallmarks, but it's fun and sometimes you are pleasantly surprised.

Your next trip may be to the library though. Usually the ones easily found are for popular items.

Good luck, and please promise to let us know if you do find out what these are.

Can we ask where they came from?

 

I do understand what you are saying about being a tag on an item. However it don't make sense as if you had an silver vase. You would want it marked by the hallmarks showing it's . 925 made by a known silver smith. Rather run the risk of the hallmarks stamped on another tag like that could be removed and destroy any and all value to the vase.
Now what I am referring to is this....there no doubt if you own a silver vase you know it's silver. Not stamped with the hallmarks no one knows the fineness, or maker. The difference between a scrap .925 spoon from an old silver service set, and a old scrap spoon made by Revere,could be tens of thousands of dollars in value.
over the years I have seen hallmarks in all sizes, on all types of items. Snuff boxes, silver watch cases, tea pots, you name it.
All were stamped into the item no matter size or value.

 

Yes, will do. I bookmarked this thread and I'll get back to you with any additional information I find. They were found in a box of random coins I bought several years ago. I thought they were some type of charm, until I pulled them out recently to check again.

 

Hmmmm, yes I completely understand your points. Your points make the most sense! I'm still pretty much wrapped around the axle on this. I wish I could find some pictures of these things out there. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the ongoing feedback.

 

Np was just thinking the line from Pee wee Herman ....where Pee Wee asked the con on the run what he was in for? And he replies you know the tag on bedding that sez Do not remove under penalty of Law? "Well I took a knife and cut it off"! Gasp!!!!!

 

LoL!! That's Funny!