Georg Jensen experts - tie bar/clip hallmark question (photos)

[apropos]

First off, this is not your usual 'identify this hallmark' thread.

Does the sequence in which the hallmarks that appear on the back of a JG tie bar ever vary for the same model?

I'm asking because I've found (locally) a particular JG tiebar I've sought after for ages, but the hallmarks are in a different order to ALL the photos I've seen of the exact same item online. I've handled it, and it looks authentic, with all other features appearing dead on - except for that one thing.

The following photos are not of the actual tie bar I am interested in, but illustrate what I am talking about.

Photo 1 - this is how the hallmark 'order' is on the tie bar I've found locally goes: silver/country > crest > model #

Photo 2 - this is how the hallmark 'order' is on all the photos of the SAME tie bar I've found online go: crest > silver/country > model #

Were there variations in hallmark 'order' within the same model? Help!!

 

[appolyon]

The two tie bars that I have from GJ have the hallmarks as in your second picture (i.e. crest > sterling/country > model #)

Though I always thought the model number was the year of production ... (the numbers on mine are 52 and 82)

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by appolyon

Though I always thought the model number was the year of production ... (the numbers on mine are 52 and 82)
I'm relatively certain that it isn't - '202' (photo 1) would be a little difficult to explain!

 

[appolyon]

Yep, upon a little further investigation of GJ hallmarks and the like I came to the same realisation!

 

[pscolari]

it's my understanding with any Jensen jewelry, the hallmarked number is the model number as you've said. I would think the 202 photo is a more recent model and has no direct relation to model 74.

 

[Lagavulin16]

All of my Jensen pieces are hallmarked as picture number 2. The numbers are the model numbers. You can call the good folks at Jensen Silver in NYC and ask if they have seen pieces hallmarked differently. I have found them to be very nice and accomodating over the years.

http://jensensilver.com/