DUTCH SILVER FORK

jason · Post by **jason** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:16 am

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 tilted left or a snake!

thank you
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Post by **admin** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:40 am

I'm sure someone will identify the maker, in the meantime you can find out more information by having a look at ->
Dutch Hallmarks

Regards, Tom
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jason · Post by **jason** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:03 pm

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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jason · Post by **jason** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:12 pm

Just to add I think there is a letter F on the side of the head facing left.....
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Athos · Post by **Athos** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:10 pm

Hi Jason,

There is a makers mark DW with two clovers above, for M.S. de Wal & Co in Leeuwarden 1824-1833, also the F in the head is for the assay office in Leeuwarden. The last mark must be the date letter.

regards
Athos
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jason · Post by **jason** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:08 pm

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

appreciate your informative response
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