dutch silver handle knife mark r133 and H

[elenabutov]

On the handle of zolingen knife is maker's mark R133, as i read on 925,Cornelis Rietveld, registered in the city of Schoonhoven during 1865-1912. But date mark H is for 1917 year. Please, help me to understand it.

[oel]

Hi welcome to the forum,

Cornelis Rietveld, his maker’s mark; R above 133, came out of a family of Schoonhoven silversmiths. Cornelis Rietveld in the year 1912 started a joint venture with his brothers Fredrik Alexander and Wouter Rietveld. There joint venture maker’s mark; *R* above 133 for; Gebr. (Brothers)Frederik Alexander & Cornelis & Wouter Rietveld, registered in Schoonhoven from 1912/1920. The joint venture maker’s mark, apart from the two(*) asterisk, is similar to the maker’s mark previous used by Cornelis.
The maker’s mark on your pistol grip knife is the deformed/worn mark of the brothers Rietveld used 1912/1920, and the date letter H for 1917. The standard mark lion passant above 2; 833/1000 fineness see:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028

These 'pistol' grip knifes & forks originated in the 18th century; round handle with a typical Dutch decoration of: acanthus leaves, shell decors and scrolls and scenes with an animal figure/horse and rider finial.

Oel.

[elenabutov]

Thank you very much for your comprehensive answer. One more question. On the knife, there is something similar to the mark. Is this true? Thanks in advance.

[elenabutov]

[oel]

Hi, the other mark is the Office mark or Minerva head with the regional assay office letter M in its helmet for Schoonhoven.


Oel.