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Thank you Ag2012 for the information. Very cool to know. I couldn't find that info online.

Spoon marked with xk maker mark? Any idea who it could be. From reading the forum the kokoshnik mark indicates 1899-1908 and the assayer anatoly apollonovich artsybashev vilnius. Bowl is engraved and has date 1905. Handle has a persons name engraved. Thanks for your time. https://www.925-1000.com/pi...

Thank you for the replies. You have certainly given me a lot to think about. I do believe the candle holder is silver but cannot confirm actual purity. I am happy with it as a decorative item. As to the question of initials above the head I cannot make out any detail in them or confirm they are init...

This candlestick holder only has the purity mark and what I think is the St. Petersburg town mark from 1700-1730. This was the only town mark that looked close from reading this website. No other markings. It weighs about 12 ounces. Any thoughts on the item? https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg ht...

These pictures may show the left mark clearer.

Thank you all for your answers and taking time to look at my questions. Really appreciate the response.

One more pic. I did try researching but I am no expert. I read about three punches being applied at same time. To me the middle mark looks like it may have been double punched but the other two do not. Also I read about A K mark by two assayers from middle 1800's to late 1800's. This piece does not ...

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https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg Hi. Silver Filigree basket. At least I think it is silver. Do you think the hallmarks look correct? Any information you want to share is appreciated. The one hallmark does not show well, it looks like a 9. something. The ...