Opinions on spoon maker

[juantotree]

Hi

I have done a bit of digging to try to identify the maker of this French spoon. The mark is slightly worn but I think a candidate may be Laurent Labbe, I would appreciate the opinions of anyone more familiar with French makers marks.

Many Thanks
Martin

[dognose]

Hi Martin,

Are there no other marks?

Trev.

[juantotree]

Hi Trev, only the Minerva head mark.

Martin

[wolfgang]

Just a guess, as the picture is not very clear and is not showing the details of wearing: Laurent Labbé, Paris, 61 rue Quincampoix, known as "orfevre-cuilleriste" (producer of spoons). His mark was already used 1829-1839. In the center it should be a hare.
regards wolfgang

[wolfgang]

to be sure, you should provide us with a good pic of the minerva head, perhaps its the "vieillard", meanwhile I am sure about Labbé. Compared your worn mark with a clear mark. Beuque "poinçons" informs that this mark was used 1829-1839. Minerva was used from may 10th 1838 on.
regards wolfgang

[juantotree]

Many thanks for taking the time to reply wolfgang, I have attached an image of the minerva head.

Martin

[wolfgang]

thank you for the super pic, we have here an example of an older hallmark overstruck by a newer (Minerva) one, it shows right of Minervas' nose. Its probably part of the garantie de 1819-1838.
regards wolfgang

[juantotree]

Once again wolfgang, many thanks for your help.

Martin