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Antique Locket Question: I have a beautiful vintage locket that I want to find out more about.

It is about 2″ tall, and I believe it is silver.

500 Pendants & Lockets: Contemporary Interpretations of Classic Adornments

Price: $16.47

On the back there is a line of three small hallmarks – a small “g”, a sideways anchor, and a lion.

Above those is another hallmark with WF in it.

The front of the locket has a lovely floral design with rose and green colored silver ~ really pretty. The back does have some “dents” in it from something. I can send pics if you need them!

Mainly I’m trying to find out it’s age, and possible value. Thanks so much ~… Continue reading Antique Lockets | Age and Value...

Antique Locket Question: I have a beautiful vintage locket that I want to find out more about.

The front of the locket has a lovely floral design with rose and green colored silver ~ really pretty.

500 Pendants & Lockets: Contemporary Interpretations of Classic Adornments

Price: $16.47

It is about 2″ tall, and I believe it is silver.

On the back there is a line of three small hallmarks -

• a small “g”,
• a sideways anchor,
• and a lion.

Above those is another hallmark with WF in it.

The back does have some “dents” in it from something. I can send pics if you need them!

Mainly I’m trying to find out it’s age, and possible value. Thanks so much ~… Continue reading Antique Silver Locket...

Grandmother’s Wedding Band: My grandmother’s wedding ring has 5 symbols… (she married circa 1920 in London)

Pocket Ed. Jackson’s Hallmarks

Price: $8.33 USD

These are the Marks on the ring…

First ACCo

then a crown

then 22

then an anchor on its side

then A

can you suggest where I might find out their meaning?

thanks… Cathy

You will find my answer below….

British Hallmarks are the best in the world.

Who says so – the rest of the World – although to be fair, other countries have great hallmarks too, it is just that they are NOT so often seen…

So what do we really need to know…?

A book on World Hallmarks for Gold or Silver items is a must for any serious collector or dealer, but they can be a little intimidating and time consuming.

• Is that mark a Cockerel or a Tree?
• Could it be made in Switzerland or Germany?
• Is that