Chester

Is Chester Silver Rare?

Silver marked with the full Chester city arms mark is very rare, the more familiar three wheat sheaf mark being introduced in 1779, and this fine looking Georgian period antique mug bears a clear example. What is the silver mark for Chester? Most British and Irish silver carry a number of stamps indicating not just …

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Was Chester A Port?

The Port of Chester is an American port on the west bank of the Delaware River in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Centered around Chester it ranges into Marcus Hook to the south and Eddystone to the north. Port of Chester Location Chester, Pennsylvania Coordinates 39.8527302°N 75.3442906°W Details Draft depth 45 feet Did Chester have a port? …

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