Unusual Grips

Ron Wood · 08-21-2003, 02:17 PM

The "petals" of a Japanese Imperial mum nearly meet in the middle while this stamp has a large open circle in the center. That coupled with Dwight's correct statement that the Japanese Imperial mum was never applied to ordinary items would rule out any Japanese connection and seem to indicate that this is a private mark (possibly manufacturer?) rather than a national mark. It also does not resemble the Siamese "sunburst". As you said Jerry, a mystery.

08-21-2003, 02:17 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,056 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 5,302 Times in 1,733 Posts	The "petals" of a Japanese Imperial mum nearly meet in the middle while this stamp has a large open circle in the center. That coupled with Dwight's correct statement that the Japanese Imperial mum was never applied to ordinary items would rule out any Japanese connection and seem to indicate that this is a private mark (possibly manufacturer?) rather than a national mark. It also does not resemble the Siamese "sunburst". As you said Jerry, a mystery. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction