Hallmarks of Astrakhan

Hallmarks of Astrakhan: 24 records in the reference, dated between 1762 and 1966. By type: urban — 6, assay masters — 5, masters — 4. Shield shapes here: rectangle — 10, square — 6, flag — 3, long rectangle — 1. Most frequent: Соломонов Григорий Давыдов — 2. 10 different makers and works are named. Every entry carries an image of the mark, its letters, the years it was in use and the shape of the shield. A city mark was struck by the assay office of the town where the item was tested, next to the maker’s initials and the fineness mark. This combination is what ties a silver or gold object to a place and a date.