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A book by Markhams mentions the 17th Cent Hamburg smiths included 6-pointed stars on their work. This one is 5-pointed. So my best guess now is Hamburg pewter or Hanau pseudo marks.

Strange how none of these examples include the maker's or assayer's initials inside the shield like mine has. I almost detect an ottoman sultan's signature below the castle. I know other German cities also used castles for hallmarking, but I don't know which. Thanks I'll test it and let you know if ...

Also, why move it out of the german section? Is there some doubt about which country it came from?

The color looks a bit pewter to me, but it definitely resembles the 17th century Hamburg marks. I appreciate any help.

These marks are on my teapot

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m4CAfc ... p=drivesdk

Hi. Do you have any thoughts on that mismatched number or the damage to the base? Thanks.

OrnamentsofGold wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 11:09 pm See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31216

I bought this tea set and hope it is sterling, but the marks and damage are odd.

I appreciate any help.

Photos should be viewable here
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... euXswrdQb0