Lot 84 RC LTD Cigarette Case , 92.5% pure sterling silver
RC LTD (Sponsor/Maker's Mark): This identifies the company that submitted the piece for hallmarking. A common maker for Birmingham silver cases with these initials is Richard Comyns (William Comyns & Sons Ltd) or similar commercial manufacturers of the period.
Anchor (Town Mark): The anchor is the specific symbol for the Birmingham Assay Office.
Lion Passant (Standard Mark): This walking lion guarantees the metal is 92.5% pure sterling silver.
"N" (Date Letter): In the Birmingham date cycle, a capital "N" in this specific shield shape corresponds to the year 1937
Anchor (Town Mark): The anchor is the specific symbol for the Birmingham Assay Office.
Lion Passant (Standard Mark): This walking lion guarantees the metal is 92.5% pure sterling silver.
"N" (Date Letter): In the Birmingham date cycle, a capital "N" in this specific shield shape corresponds to the year 1937
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