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by jason
Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: DUTCH SILVER FORK
Replies: 5
Views: 6978

many thanks Athos using your date for maker I can see the date letter now

appreciate your informative response
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by jason
Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:12 pm
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: DUTCH SILVER FORK
Replies: 5
Views: 6978

Just to add I think there is a letter F on the side of the head facing left.....
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by jason
Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: DUTCH SILVER FORK
Replies: 5
Views: 6978

thanks Tom , I can see it is Dutch now by the Lion passant but not sure on the other marks or date
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by jason
Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:16 am
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: DUTCH SILVER FORK
Replies: 5
Views: 6978

DUTCH SILVER FORK

Hi I would be grateful for any assistance in establishing the marks on this fork, I cant seem to get an accurate date from the site. the makers mark appears to be D(?)W with two stars above then a lion in a hexagon with '2' below the a head facing left then an unusual mark which looks like a 2 tilte...
by jason
Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:14 am
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: Dessert Spoons T Baker American Coin Marks??
Replies: 4
Views: 5992

The link on American silversmiths is really interesting

thank you
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by jason
Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:09 am
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: Dessert Spoons T Baker American Coin Marks??
Replies: 4
Views: 5992

thank you so much for your fast and informative response didnt realise these spoons were that early

excellent
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by jason
Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:26 pm
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: Dessert Spoons T Baker American Coin Marks??
Replies: 4
Views: 5992

Dessert Spoons T Baker American Coin Marks??

Hi I would be so grateful if anyone could help identify a trio of dessert spoons I have marked T BAKER with what appears a Lion Passant and a Head facing right . Is this American coin silver? many thanks http://sv1.letmehost.com/sv1/21/thumbs/uyuyuyk.JPG http://sv1.letmehost.com/sv1/21/uyuyuykuykuyk...
by jason
Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:04 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: silver on copper buttons eagle wings and Turkey crest
Replies: 3
Views: 2867

I have located that a number of American Civil War buttons are very simmilar to this design and quite a few have the same makers mark on the back 'Warranted best quality' I think on the front the peacock is in fact a wild Turkey, which may link to Ben Franklin who advocated the national symbol of Am...
by jason
Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:47 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: silver cigarette case help with marks please
Replies: 6
Views: 7934

Hi Myriam

As best as I can make out the letter to the left of the rose is a C

hope this helps

kind regards

Jason
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by jason
Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:41 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: silver cigarette case help with marks please
Replies: 6
Views: 7934

French Case

Thank you so much for the information already provided it is so useful and informative. Still trying to identify the mark to the left of the rose will get back to you once I have finished cleaning the mark

Jason
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by jason
Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:15 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: HELP NEEDED ON IMPORT MARK AND MAKERS MARK
Replies: 0
Views: 1678

HELP NEEDED ON IMPORT MARK AND MAKERS MARK

Hi I would be grateful for any help on a snuff box I have. The box has a makers amrk within the decoration on the top, and import marks to the side would really appreciate clarification of the import mark and makers marks thank you http://sv1.letmehost.com/sv1/21/thumbs/_____________kl_000.JPG http:...
by jason
Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:08 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: silver cigarette case help with marks please
Replies: 6
Views: 7934

silver cigarette case help with marks please

I have a silver case with a mark DEPOSE and several hallmarks would be ever so grateful for any help to identify

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by jason
Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:02 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: silver on copper buttons eagle wings and Turkey crest
Replies: 3
Views: 2867

silver on copper buttons eagle wings and Turkey crest

Hi I would be grateful if any one could help identify 6 silver on copper buttons depicting eagle wings and turkey crests. The reverse states warranted best quality i think they date from 1880 would they be american? and what would the crests denote? civil war ?? many thanks for any help http://sv1.l...
by jason
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:38 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dutch Hallamrks on Tea Caddy help needed
Replies: 0
Views: 2381

Dutch Hallamrks on Tea Caddy help needed

I would be really grateful if anyone could identify the hallmarks on what I believe is a Dutch silver caddy. The piece is triangular with 3 individually chased sides with hallmarks to base many thanks http://sv1.letmehost.com/sv1/21/forum1.JPG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;...
by jason
Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:47 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: MAKER P MORIN CANNOT IDENTIFY HELP KINDLY REQUIRED
Replies: 3
Views: 3440

many thanks for your help Pat, not sure if these are of the period you quoted. This set of 6 spoons are solid silver and gilt. The 10 within a diamond could be a continental purity mark but I cannot identify. They also carry very ornate mongrams to terminals. Although the type of makers mark P MORIN...
by jason
Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:23 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: MAKER P MORIN CANNOT IDENTIFY HELP KINDLY REQUIRED
Replies: 3
Views: 3440

MAKER P MORIN CANNOT IDENTIFY HELP KINDLY REQUIRED

I have a set of six silver gilt teaspoons with a makers mark of P Morin , other marks include a 10 within a diamond, and what appears to be a face or lions head. There are a nice set and I would be fascinated to learn more about them,

many thanks for any help

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