The Hallmark Challenge
Test Your Eye. Spot the Real Story.
Mr. Hallmark HolmesWelcome to the Hallmark Challenge,
Test your eye. Spot the fakes. Learn the marks that tell the real story.
Are you ready to solve the mystery?
Then scroll down for The Bench Verdict — where Sherlock tells you what the textbooks won’t.
From the world’s most illustrious auction houses, to mudlark treasure hunters in London - if you think you've got what it takes to solve unsolved hallmarks, welcome aboard the Hallmark Hunt.
Kick your heels off and help identify Hallmarks on Antique Gold Jewelry and other metals. Every mark tells a story in the modern History of Jewelry.
The Challenge
Below are real hallmarks sent in by collectors. Can you identify the country, date, and maker? Scroll down to take the test.
1. Star, Circle, Anvil and Eye Mark?
3. The Archer?
4. An Arrow Runs Along Top of J and Through Center Line of Lett
5. Gold Ring with Thistle, Cauldron, Fish, Pot or Vase (or something)
6. 22 ct Gold Signet Ring: Is it a Bird, is it a Plane, is it a FAMILY CREST?
7. Synthetic Ruby, Masonic Ring & Letters "RH" could it be a Ruby Hoax?
8. Mysterious Bracelet Found In Sweden with Four Mountains and the Sun/Moon?
9. Gold Ring With Single Hallmark - Is It A Pineapple Hallmark?
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