LUIS ESPUNES MADRID TRAY

[niceguy1]

HI

From what I have been able to research this is the mark of Luis Espunes who was active in Madrid 1884-1931, but why the need for the 2 other marks as they both say (18)98?

Tray measures 21 cm wide & 16 cm long.

THANKS

[dognose]

Hi Niceguy,

Hopefully one of our Iberian members can confirm/deny, but I think this is normal marking for the period, with likely one mark indicating the town, and the other the assayer.

Trev.

[R ingo]

Hello,

both marks were used as city marks in Madrid. The mark on the right side shows the coat of arm of Madrid (the bear and the strawberry tree). Why also the tower mark was used, I don`t know.

kind regards,
ringo

[niceguy1]

Thank you.

[Funkel]

The Espuñes brand, founded in 1840 Ramón Espuñes. Upon his death in 1884, succeeds him in the direction of his son Luis Espuññes production, keeping the traditional production of this great silverware. Its industrial vocation leads to great successes and in 1893 was appointed goldsmith to the Royal Household. In 1895 started the construction of its new factory in c / Goya. In 1883 the store changed its Prince Carretas street, 5 and in 1896 changed again to the Carrera de San Jerónimo and finally Silversmiths Street (now Mayor). In the early 1900s due to the need for electricity in their factory, factory creates its own light and not only caters to your business but also provides light to much of the Salamanca district of Madrid. His sudden death in 1909, leaves a very reliable company and happen his wife and daughters Adela and Luisa. Matilde from his first marriage is installed on your own creating M. Espuñes. The factory "Silverware Espuñes" going in different directions and finally closed at the beginning of XXI century.
The marks on the sides correspond to the Villa de Madrid (Bear and strawberry tree) and Assayer of the Court of Madrid (castle)

La marca Espuñes, la fundó Ramón Espuñes en 1840. Tras su fallecimiento en 1884, le sucede en la dirección de la fabrica su hijo Luis Espuññes, manteniendo la producción tradicional de esta gran platería. Su vocación industrial le lleva a cosechar grandes éxitos así en 1893 es nombrado platero de la Real Casa. En 1895 inicia la construcción de su nueva fabrica en la c/ Goya. En 1883 cambia su tienda de la calle Príncipe a Carretas, 5 y en 1896 se vuelve a cambiar a la Carrera de San Jerónimo y finalmente a la calle Platerías (hoy Mayor). A principios de 1900 motivado por la necesidad de energía eléctrica en su fábrica, crea su propia fábrica de luz y no solo abastece a su empresa sino que además suministra luz a gran parte del barrio de Salamanca de Madrid. Su fallecimiento repentino en 1909, deja una empresa muy solvente y le suceden su mujer y sus hijas Adela y Luisa. Matilde fruto de su primer matrimonio se instala por su cuenta creando M. Espuñes. La fabrica "Platería Espuñes" pasa por diferentes direcciones y cierra definitivamente a comienzos del siglo XXI.
Las marcas de los lados corresponden a la Villa de Madrid (oso y madroño) y la del ensayador de la Corte de Madrid (castillo)