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    Posted 13 years ago

    TeresaD
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    This is a large spider that has a stamp mexico 925 is there a way to find out the age on this I cant tell if its new or old I like it only because it's a spider

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    1. solver solver, 13 years ago
      Teresa, here is the "general" rule according to Bille Hougart's "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks," 2001:

      "Dating: While dating Mexican silver is problematic, a few general guidelines are useful. The eagle stamp was introduced in the late 1940's (probably by @1948) and had been discontinued by about 1980. The replacement system using letters and numbers was in place by 1980. Thus:

      1900-1948 . . No eagle mark
      1848-1980 . . Usually an eagle mark
      1980-Pres . . Letter/Number system" [for example, TC-35]

      The lack of an eagle mark (1900-1948) was usually due to lack of surface area and it was attached by wire to the piece before sale and usually removed after. That wouldn't be the case with your piece.

      It's a great piece and the size makes it that much better.
    2. TeresaD TeresaD, 13 years ago
      Thank you that will help me in the future I appreciate the help
    3. CinnaMomma CinnaMomma, 13 years ago
      Great pin!
    4. TeresaD TeresaD, 13 years ago
      Thank you Everyone it is crazy thats why I like it so much
    5. Bootson Bootson, 13 years ago
      Cool bug! looks like it might have something inside to make it "jangle" ??
    6. TeresaD TeresaD, 13 years ago
      Nope NothiNg iNside

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