1908
It means Electroplate the number is the pattern
Yes sterling
anchor
An anchor hallmark typically indicates the purity or authenticity of silver or gold jewelry. It may also be associated with a specific maker or place of production, depending on the region or country where the piece was made.
It refers to the town in which it was made, which is Birmingham, UK
That is the symbol for Gorham silver. Perhaps you found Patent 1895 on the back of silverware.
first letter HM is the makers name/initials anchor is Birmingham I think. Lion is....not sure Letter I is the year made
If it's a Birmingham hallmark (an Anchor) there is a complete list at http://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/date_letters.html
Don't know but I also have a ring with ACC in the hallmark.Mine is from the birmingham Assay office (anchor) and the letter P
The symbols are hallmarks. The lion stands fr 925 sterling silver (made in Britain), the anchor signifies it was made in Birmingham, and the k indicates the year it was made (there are plenty of online guides which will point you in the right direction).
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Hi can someone please tell me what the engravings on this ring are?