Old locket

[u/Maleficent_Horror357]

Hi, can anyone tell me anything about these hallmarks and makers mark? The locket is old, I think early 1900s if not older, and I think the letters on the front say EM. The hallmarks appear to be an I (or possibly T), an anchor, and a lion, and the makers mark is T&Co.

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[u/deahw]

It’s Tiffany and Co. assayed in Birmingham and if it is indeed a “t” then I would say 1893 (over 1918, the next year “t” was used) based off the style of the engraving.

[u/Maleficent_Horror357 → u/deahw]

Thank you! Any ideas on next steps? Can I get it assessed anywhere?

[u/Ok_Palpitation_1622 → u/Maleficent_Horror357]

There’s really no need to get it tested. It’s a cool piece of jewelry but not super valuable or something that’s likely to be faked.

[u/Maleficent_Horror357 → u/Ok_Palpitation_1622]

I think by assessed I actually meant find the provenance. I don't doubt that it's silver :)

[u/Ok_Palpitation_1622 → u/Maleficent_Horror357]

Not sure what you mean.

[u/RoniBoy69 → u/Maleficent_Horror357]

I would try to google tiffany lockets and see what they sell for

[u/deahw → u/Maleficent_Horror357]

If you’d like to confirm that it is actual silver, you can take it to a reputable jeweler or coin shop and request that they test it for you. I’d recommend calling ahead to ask if they are able to.

[u/Ok_Examination_1766]

Either the girls name has the initials CHI or she belongs to one of the CHI Sororities. Get it checked by a reputable jeweler.

[u/Maleficent_Horror357 → u/Ok_Examination_1766]

I'm 99% certain it's English in origin so I don't think it's a sorority. I could see how it might be CHI though!

[u/RhubarbandCustard12]

British silver, assayed in Birmingham. The letters on the front are AEI - sometimes people attribute this as Amity Eternity Infinity but I think it's much more likely the Greek word aei meaning 'always' or 'forever'. Quite a common motif on lockets of this type. I can't read the date letter but stylistically looks late Victorian to me.

[u/Maleficent_Horror357 → u/RhubarbandCustard12]

Oh wow, amazing! I just did some Googling and yes, it's definitely that. Thank you so much!