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(Un-orphaned the smokingpipes interview with Tom Palmer.) |
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Hallmarks are only required on precious metals not nickel. Also a pipe made in England must meet English requirements which | Hallmarks are only required on precious metals not nickel. Also a pipe made in England must meet English requirements which | ||
now (and for a number of years)are only 925 for sterling. This is an EU standard I believe. The shamrock, wolfhound and tower | now (and for a number of years)are only 925 for sterling. This is an EU standard I believe. The shamrock, wolfhound and tower | ||
are not hallmarks. Dublin hallmarks for sterling are Hibernia, | are not hallmarks. Dublin hallmarks for sterling are Hibernia, crowned harp and a letter denoting the year. They are still required for silver and gold in Ireland.<br> | ||
On the faux "hallmarks" v Dublin silver hallmarks. There are many Peterson pipes with sterling silver bands that do not have | On the faux "hallmarks" v Dublin silver hallmarks. There are many Peterson pipes with sterling silver bands that do not have | ||
hallmarks though, even some in the Premier and Deluxe grades. | hallmarks though, even some in the Premier and Deluxe grades. | ||