Silver shoeclasp, maker?
Silver shoeclasp, maker?
This silver shoeclasp is marked with several marks, but the hallmark of the maker is not complete. I cannot find a match for this one. Somebody could help me? Thanks in advance!
Re: Silver shoeclasp, maker?
Year letter Q for 1825.
The maker's mark on the silver shoe buckle
Maker's mark W E B under silversmith's bellows, for the widow of Mathijs Broese, registered in Amsterdam 1817/1828.
Mathijs Broese, registered in Amsterdam, guild period and beyond 1774-1816, became silversmith in 1774, married twice, 2nd wife Geesje Jeursen. He made small silver items and died in 1816, after which his widow continued the workshop.
Peter
Source; Waarborgholland, ˜Netherlands' Responsibility Marks since 1797. Karel A. Citroen, Amsterdamse Zilversmeden en hun merken.
The maker's mark on the silver shoe buckle
Maker's mark W E B under silversmith's bellows, for the widow of Mathijs Broese, registered in Amsterdam 1817/1828.
Mathijs Broese, registered in Amsterdam, guild period and beyond 1774-1816, became silversmith in 1774, married twice, 2nd wife Geesje Jeursen. He made small silver items and died in 1816, after which his widow continued the workshop.
Peter
Source; Waarborgholland, ˜Netherlands' Responsibility Marks since 1797. Karel A. Citroen, Amsterdamse Zilversmeden en hun merken.
Re: Silver shoeclasp, maker?
Thanks for the determination!