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| HOME PAGE :: THE WATCH CABINET :: GLOSSARY :: ESCAPEMENTS :: ENGLISH WATCH REPAIR :; HALLMARKS :: LINKS |
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| English Silver Hallmarks (continued) |
| B I R M I N G H A M M A R K S ( c o n t i n u e d ) |
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The Birmingham assay office was opened in 1773 and used a cycle of either 25 or 26 letters, the letter
J being omitted in alternate series. For general information about the hallmark system, see London 1736-1855 |
| Remember to look for the town mark |
| All Birmingham hallmarks include this |
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