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The lion passant is the British assay mark for sterling silver - if your item of jewellery is gold-coloured then it's probably gold-plated silver, or what's usually called "silver-gilt".
The 'h' letter denotes the date that the item was assayed (which is also usually the date it was made).
You'll need to check a list of hallmarks for the date as the letter is used either upper-case (H) or lower-case (h) for different years, and in the past different assay offices used different letters for each year.
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What does the lion on silver mean?
If the lion is passant (walking) it is a symbol of English sterling silver. If the lion is rampant (standing on hind legs) it is a symbol of Scottish sterling silver.
When was Gold Lion created?
Gold Lion was created on 2006-03-21.
What does 848 mean in silver?
Silver pitcher marked F.B.R. Taunton Mass with a lion passant and cross also number 848. Is it silver?
What does a crown plus the numbers 36 mean on gold jewelry?
The crown is Europe's stamp for silver. It simply means that the piece was made in Europe. European jewelry may also have a lion stamp. Is it possible that this piece is actually silver and not gold? If so, the 36 means that the piece contains 36% silver.
Antique silver pitcher marked F.B.R. Taunton Massachusetts 925 with a lion passant and a cross. Is it sterling?
Yes If it is marked as 925 then it is silver
What does 925 mean on a piece of jewelry?
A 925 stamp (aka a . 925 or S925 stamp) signifies that 92.5% of your jewelry is sterling silver, and the remaining 7.5% is made of alloy metals. If you see 925 stamped on a piece of jewelry, this means the jewelry meets the quality standards of silver.
What is the Millan family coat of arms?
You've got a sable (black) lion, passant (standing on one leg, other legs in the air) on the lower half, and three azure (blue) stars (the mark of the 2nd son or divinity) on the top half - all on a field of Or (gold).
Are lion manes gold or brown?
GOLD
What does the lion on the British coin 10 Pence mean?
The lion has been a British symbol for many years and is symbolic of British strength and courage, and royalty, since the lion is known as the king of the beasts. The lion on the 10 Pence coin is described as being "passant guardant" (right paw raised with all others on the ground).
When was Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau created?
Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau was created in 1858.
What does a lion stamped into jewelry mean?
Probably a logo or personal engravement.
What are the national symbols of Scotland England and Wales?
Scotland - thistle and rampant lion. Wales - leek, daffodil and dragon. England - red rose, three lions en passant.
