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This ingot was amongst some coins that came my way. A quick Google indicates Sheffield 1977, R. Carr. weight is 30.3g. It has a slightly bevelled shape and the base measures 40mm x 15mm. Thickness is approx 5mm. It is not magnetic. So the question is .... could it be the genuine article or not ? Ingots are not an area I am at all familiar with so any help would be very much appreciated. Many Thanks Brian.  |
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Seems like a trip to the local jeweler/pawn shop would be a good start. There you can have them test to see if it is silver. Additionally, you could do a specific gravity test.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Can't imagine better advice.
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My prediction: Genuine silver
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The jeweller is still in business; if you're in the area, you could take it to them and ask them. I am puzzled as to its purpose though. It has a loop attached at the top, as if for wearing as a pendant. But it's both very large, and not very decorative, so I can't imagine its intent being for jewellery purposes. And at 30.3 grams, its quite a bit under one troy ounce, so I don't think it's purely a bullion ingot either. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Bedrock of the Community
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Based on your approximate dimensions and weight, it seems to have the correct density for silver. May have been a 1 troy ounce combo with a Ag necklace. Likely at least sterling silver.
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Topic StarterUnited Kingdom
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Just a quick update on this ingot.
I had it accurately measured, in air 30.196g and in water 2.92g so Specific Gravity comes out at 10.34
I reckon that it is silver but at the lower end of purity such as sterling silver ?
Thanks for all the help/advice.
Cheers
Brian.
Edited by JBL
06/06/2023 03:04 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Left facing lion is Sterling. Tudor rose hallmark is Sheffield. Curly C is 1977. RC in a hexagon is the maker R. Carr Ltd, Carrs of Sheffield. The woman facing left is Queen Elizabeth II. I found lots of examples of different makers online. Apparently these pendants were quite popular for Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee celebration in 1977. She acceded to the throne in 1952 with the death of her father, King George VI. https://mercymadge.com/products/lar...queens-27841Edited by Brandmeister
06/06/2023 09:20 am
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After some quick scanning around Google, it seems like people ask about $75-100 for a typical 1977 Elizabeth II silver jubilee bar pendant. $150 on the high side. Yours has some damage, although possibly that could be repaired by a jeweler.
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https://www.carrs-silver.co.uk/pages/timelineCarrs of Sheffield is still in business. Looks like they were founded in 1977 during the silver jubilee, so that was probably one of their first products. There are chat and contact links on the site, so they might be willing to answer your questions about the jewelry directly.
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