Thanks so much Maryiam:
The marks look like 1816, but I couldn't quite believe it. But your additional info that the square VR shape was only used from 1812 to 1824 confirms the year.
This will really make Dorli happy. I can't thank you enough.
Ruth
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- Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:55 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Thrown on the Wagon in Advance of the Russians
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- Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:52 pm
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Wow! Thanks for the prompt help! So we now know the candle sticks are from 19th century Austria-Hungary. But there's still some mystery. The year numbers on my marks are very indistinct. I wonder if anyone could help me guess the date given the style of the candlesticks. Perhaps identifying the VR (...
- Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:10 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Thrown on the Wagon in Advance of the Russians
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Thrown on the Wagon in Advance of the Russians
My mother-in-law, now 80, grew up on a large estate in what is now the Czech Republic when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Her family was Austrian. These handsome candlesticks were one of the few heirlooms the family was able to save as they fled from the advancing Russian army at the en...