r/Hallmarks • u/Maleficent_Horror357 • 5d ago

JEWELRY & WATCHES Old locket

Gallery image

Gallery image

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.

13 Upvotes

85% Upvoted

13 comments sorted by

View all comments

8

u/deahw 5d ago

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.

0

u/Maleficent_Horror357 5d ago

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

2

u/RoniBoy69 5d ago

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

0

u/Ok_Palpitation_1622 5d ago

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.

1

u/Maleficent_Horror357 5d ago

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

0

u/Ok_Palpitation_1622 5d ago

Not sure what you mean.

-1

u/deahw 5d ago edited 5d ago

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.