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Old 19-03-2012, 00:42   #1
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I have a flask from my great grandmother, and i found that its from before 1920's according to the marks, but im not sure if its silver or not. Can you guys help me.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1004283...CJ2bw7W8mquKAg

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Old 19-03-2012, 12:09   #2
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I have a flask from my great grandmother, and i found that its from before 1920's according to the marks, but im not sure if its silver or not. Can you guys help me.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1004283...CJ2bw7W8mquKAg
According to the marks its not Silver, it does look like pewter.
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Old 19-03-2012, 19:19   #3
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There is some information on James Dixon & Sons and their products on this thread. Note in particular post #203::

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I have written 2 books on the firm of James Dixon and Sons and would be happy to give further information if interested folk would like to contact me off line pbell7@btinternet.com".
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Old 01-05-2012, 13:18   #4
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I have found a spoon with Dixon stamped on the back in addition it also
Bears the mark of a trumpet and a bell. Can u help me find it's origins please
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Old 02-05-2012, 19:30   #5
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spoon is probably epns trumpet mark is james dixons trade mark.

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Old 03-05-2012, 05:21   #6
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It doesn't have epns stamped on it just DIXON and a trumpet and a bell
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