Question about hallmark identification

[ETH]

Hello,

I have a old spoon. There is a makersmark on it that I think belongs to Tjerk Hilarius Franeker 1660-1681. But in my books I only see descriptions and textual information that I have added to this post. Not a real image of his makersmark. Does this makersmark indeed belongs to him?






Merken van Friesche goud- en zilversmeden E voet jr 1932


dutch goldsmiths' and silversmiths' marks and names prior to 1812


Many thanks,
Erwin

[oel]

Hi Erwin, could you please show us an image of the complete spoon, stem and finial. Thanks.

Peter.

[ETH]

[oel]

Nice find, to me the maker's mark appears to be indeed TH conjoined for Tjerk Hilarides working in Franeker (province of Friesland) , 1660-1681. I have his mark in my files. Will get back later to confirm and perhaps with images and more details.


Peter.

[ETH]

thank you for your confirmation

[oel]

Above the maker’s mark on your memorial spoon with the letters J H S above Frisian family crest; half Frisian eagle, lily, device mark.

For comparison below two examples of the maker’s mark of Tjerk Hilarides, year 1662-1663, Franeker



Peter.



Gratitude Jan Schipper/ Zilverstudie.NL ( copy Dec. 2010)