Charles II Silver Bowl with Engraved Initials
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A Charles II antique English silver bowl, London 1671-72, 415gm (14.6oz), diameter 16.5 cm, height 7.6 cm, circular with deep walls raised up from a collet foot to a slightly everted rim. Maker's mark: TK with a pellet between above a cinquefoil (Jackson's 3rd edition, page 125, line 8), his mark recorded on piece between 1663-72. date letter either the D of 1661/62 or the O of 1671/72. engraved with initials M over E+A.
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- Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
- Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.
- Date Letter on Silver - A date letter is a letter or symbol that is used to mark silver and other precious metals to indicate the year in which the piece was made. The date letter system is used by the British hallmarking system and it is a way to verify that a piece of silver is genuine and has been assayed (tested) by an official assay office.
The date letter system has been in use since the 14th century and it changes every year, so it is possible to identify the year in which a piece of silver was made by looking at the date letter. The date letter is usually stamped alongside other hallmarks such as the maker's mark, and the standard mark (indicating the fineness of the metal) on the silver piece. The style of the letters varies depending on the assay office, and the style of the lettering also changes over time. The date letter is usually placed inside a shield shape, sometimes accompanied by other symbols.
The date letter system is not used in all countries, so if a piece of silver does not have a date letter, it does not necessarily mean it is not authentic. The date letter system is not always used for small or insignificant silver items.
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