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All sterling silver made in Britain should have a “standard" mark which confirms that the piece has been assayed as 92.5 percent pure silver. ThIS symbol is a lion standing on four paws. referred to as the Lion Passant and was adopted as the ”standard" mark in 1544. The next mark identifies the location of the assay office that determined the silyer content, such as Birmingham (an anchor). London Ia leOpard's head). The third bookmark is made in the form of a trowel and has a mother of pearl handle. The collar attaching the handle is nicely chased and the proportions are just right. This piece bears British hallmarks which lets 'you date and place it accurately. .The bookmark at the top of 'the page is made in the form of a hand with the index finger extended. perhaps to mark your spot on the page. The details are qutte well done. including hair and knuckle wrinkles as well as a fingernail. The cutâ€"out creating the bookmark IS also In the shape of a heart. It too is sterling silver but only bears the .925 mark of purity. This is typical of modern North American silver. which often does not have a maker's name or country of origin. is marked with the baSIC Italian sterling mark as yvell as ‘925 which denotes 925 parts per 1000 silver content. For an item to be called sterling it must have a purity of 92.5 percent, To create the bookmark, a simple oval cut in the silver allows the page to slip in. and the bookmark must also be thin enough not. damage the page when the book is closed. The one at the bottom on the right is a silver reproduction of a gold "min The florin was a coin produced m Italy between 1252 and 1533 and reproductions are This is a nice little collection 01 bookmarks. the largest of whlch is less than three inches long, They are all sterling sllver~but all have a different country's hallmark on them. A hopefully warm and sunny spring to all! Treasures-and Heirlooms popular tour: By Rob Reid I welcome inquinéS about any objects and look forward to seeing and perhaps writing about them. Please forward a photo and a description to me through Stouflvilie Free Press or drop the material of! at Reid's Antiques. 6397 Main St. Stouffville during regular business hours or via my website at reidsantiques.com. Thus piece, Wthh IS dated 1913. has the Lion Passant and marks for Burmungham, as well as a makerfs mark. While not very expensive, bookmarks makes a great gift for the and reader and are quite coltectable. These ones range in value between $25 and $75. l snouuo also have a “letter" mark. ThlS letter represents the year In Wthh the piece was assayed Every year is assngned a different letter of the alphabet. In each cycle both the font and the case are changed as well as the shape of the shield around the symbol, so that no two years are ever exactly alike. With some pieces one may also identify a mark that indlcates the maker. Newcastle . (three lowers) or Sheffield (a crown). Lastly it should also he 481 Rupert Ava. Stoufivlllo 905-640-7571 . FHU ' 5 golf courses minutes away” ‘Steps to Main Street Stouffvrlle ' s Arts Culture ' Restaurants Entertainment Sports Recreation - Hiking .Trails -Wineéraies ‘- All Amemties . Wank to Transit - 3 Minutes to G( Indoor Swimmino Pnnl Fitnncc Rnnm mm...” mum") will host a community discussion with special guest Peter Whitehouse MD. PhD. at 6240 Main Street. Dr. Whitehouse IS a medical doctor. researcher and founder of The lntergeneratnonal Schaot in Cleveland. Ohio.»He wall challenge what you think you know about growmg up and ‘getting older. Thus town hall-style community discussmn will connect health‘ education aninn on» she «A um enwronment in seat for thus flee 905-640-8914. As Whitchurch-Stouflville grows your late to be like. from chiflh adulthood? a necreation - Hiking Jrails -Wineri‘es ‘- Shopping - Heritage Railway enities 0 Wélk to Transit - 3 Minutes to GO Station - IO Minutes to Hwy 404 - 15 Minutes to Hwa407 Swimming Pool, Fitness Room ’Whirlpoo| mLibrary ' Games Media Room - Lounge WS YOU to Host ommunity Discussion aturday. April 18 from 310 5 pm.. WS YOU 17 ‘gemng older. all-style community di education. aging. the excutnng new ways. To event vasnt www,wsvnm "ville grows, what do you want from chiflhood through older - Owning awhome has never been easier * \\\\\ )rg and al Ctr-Bram an M Peter Whitehou: Stouffvllle Free Prgss 0 Apr/[2015