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    Scottish silver hallmarks

    I recently acquired a smali kilt pin made in Scotland that has a "D" and a "B" stamped on the back. I'm not sure the pin is silver but the marks have me interested. Anyone have any thoughts about this?

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    Generally speaking there will be at least 3 marks

    The maker/sponser mark
    the year letter
    the assay office

    if you can post a picture of it, I;m sure one of us can help you identify it!

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    Here is a website I use (thanks to my sister):
    http://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html

    I have one saved as a bookmark on back up disk I will try to dig up too.
    Good luck on your hunt,
    Sara
    "There is one success- to be able to spend your life your own way."
    ~Christopher Morley

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    Can you post a pic of the marks ?

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