{"product_id":"stm4502-1","title":"STM4502","description":"\u003cp\u003eStyle: shell salt dish \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: solid sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 17.7 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: dish is 5.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInscriptions: lion + Chester stamp + letter g + S\u0026amp;H (maker's mark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hallmarks indicate that it is made of British sterling silver (925\/1000) assayed at the Chester office in the early 20th century (around 1901–1903).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakdown of the Four Hallmarks (Top to Bottom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Maker's mark (S H) At the top left, these initials identify the silversmith who submitted the piece for assay (such as Samuel Hope or Stokes \u0026amp; Ireland, who often operated in Birmingham and had pieces assayed in Chester).\u003cbr\u003e• Lion passant This symbol certifies that the item is solid 925 sterling silver.\u003cbr\u003e• Town mark (Chester) The shield containing three wheat sheaves and a sword is the official assay office mark for Chester (which closed in 1962).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Date Letter (G) In the Chester 1901–1925 date letter cycle, the letter G corresponds to 1907–1908.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically resting on three small ball feet and sometimes gilded on the interior (vermeil), were very popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI chose to preserve the original patina, which protects its historical integrity, sharp details, and value for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marmo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67625453551796,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7639\/3396\/files\/DSC03224-a.jpg?v=1794602408","url":"https:\/\/marmo.ca\/en\/products\/stm4502-1","provider":"Marmo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}