I have a set of fiddleback spoons which belonged to my great-great-great? Grandmother. We can not find the marks anywhere on the web but think we have determined that the'D' means silver of at least 900. Not sure about the 6 pointed star unless it indicates imported. The left facing silhouette is male. She was born in 1790, married late and so aquired these from 1810-1830. Any help would be appreciated.
Help identifying fiddle back spoons
Re: Help identifying fiddle back spoons
Hi,
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I'm not sure these marks can be attributed to a particular silversmith as they are likely wholesaler's marks. The 'D' is likely a mark of the standard, indicating that they were manufactured from silver dollars.
Hopefully another member can add something to the above.
Trev.
Welcome to the Forum.
I'm not sure these marks can be attributed to a particular silversmith as they are likely wholesaler's marks. The 'D' is likely a mark of the standard, indicating that they were manufactured from silver dollars.
Hopefully another member can add something to the above.
Trev.