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Subject:Writing on chinese sterling ducks
Posted By: Gary Wed, Aug 15, 2018 IP: 2600:1009:b05e:ee9c:
Can anyone please translate what is on the bottom of this piece?





Subject:Re: Writing on chinese sterling ducks
Posted By: I.Nagy Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Japanese mandarin-duck shaped paperweight,
美春作　-　Made by Bishun or Yoshiharu
銀製　　-　Silverware
生駒　　-　Ikoma
G.Ikoma Ltd. jewelry and watches production company from Ōsaka, offic. establ. in 1923
Kobayashi Bishun or Yoshiharu 1887-1981, used to be designer at above company.

With regards
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Writing on chinese sterling ducks
Posted By: Gary Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Thank you Nagy for your reply.
Does the silver mark mean pure silver or silver plate?
Gary

Subject:Re: Writing on chinese sterling ducks
Posted By: I.Nagy Sat, Aug 18, 2018
Dear Gary,
銀製 - Ginsei- lit. means Made of Silver,
(Silverware) is only the maker's mark
Official hall marks are,
銀純　-Jungin (Read from right to left) "Pure Silver" (1868-1920s)
From 1928 decimal markings )eg. STERLING 925

With regards,
I.Nagy

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