First one has the initlals MP 1796 on the back. Wondering if it's American now with the other odd hallmark? Maker's mark DF with unknown hallmark. Can anyone help with maker's mark?
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Any of makers on these two coin silver spoons?
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Re: Any of makers on these two coin silver spoons?
Definitely not American. The form of these is Northern or Central European.
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Searching "Pricked" (no quotes) may lead to other samples.
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Re: Any of makers on these two coin silver spoons?
Diederich Floercken of Bremen Germany from around 1800 so probably contemporaneous to the engraving. Someone with better knowledge of German silversmiths could definitely add additional info
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the city mark is it a key or is it 3 stars and something?
Re: Any of makers on these two coin silver spoons?
Hello, it is a key, until today the coat of arms of the city of Bremen. Regards, Bahner