USARV72 Posted September 13, 2011 Share #26 Posted September 13, 2011 John, Was told by one person they were English , another said they were CBI. Thought an English maker would have some sort of hallmark. Sold my wing collection about 6 years ago as my interest changed. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share #27 Posted September 13, 2011 John,Was told by one person they were English , another said they were CBI. Thought an English maker would have some sort of hallmark. Sold my wing collection about 6 years ago as my interest changed. Dave Hallmarks were only used by the "top" British manufacturers, eg Firmin and Gaunt. The majority bear no marks at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted September 14, 2011 Share #28 Posted September 14, 2011 Saberjet, Thanks, I figured as "Hidebound" as the Brits were/are all would have some makers mark.....lol Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted September 14, 2011 Share #29 Posted September 14, 2011 The term "Sterling" in relation to the UK pound is purely historical. Its roots date back to Anglo-Saxon times when silver-based coins known as "sterlings"* were minted... (*sterling being a corruption of the ancient Anglo-Saxon name) British currency, just like the USD, is backed by gold reserves...not silver! Ian Thanks for the education! Only one minor correction... was vs. is I think is correct Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share #30 Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the education! Only one minor correction... was vs. is I think is correct Cheers Very droll!!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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