I Guess I also fall into Houston's category as a "naysayer". And I also don't care for the dismissive tone.
I don't have his knowledge I just go by where I believe the evidence is pointing.
That evidence and with statements by the esteemed Mr. Ailsby, whom many of us consider an "expert" on the topic of silver manufacture and "Hallmarking" in the 3rd Reich, seems to confirm to me the "weight" of evidence supports Mr. Stephens thesis on this matter.
Are those fake "Hallmarkings"? Mr. Ailsby say's they are.
Are there any other examples of either the "Gahr" or other silver makers where the "Hallmarks" are cast into the mold? If there is...I believe we would all love to see it.
And if there are any of the "Wise Men" whom are behind the curtain that have "proof" to the contrary. I welcome them and their evidence.
But for right now...I'll stick to the old formula.
" Buy the piece and not the story"
-wagner-
