Hello all !
I have this holy water font that I estimate might be from the seconf half of the 18th century. It has three hallmarks at the back; they are quite clear, but I have not been able to find anything similar anywhere.
It is quite likely European, but I really cannot place these marks.
The image of the marks is a composition of photos taken with the microscope; the hallmarks are all closely aligned on the back.
Can somebody help to identify the origin? Thank you !!
Andrea
Mistery holy water font
Re: Mistery holy water font
Hi,
It was made in Milano (Milan) Italy (mark on the left is town mark).
The ``globe `` mark with stars is silver fineness 800/1000.
The marks were used 1812 - 1872.
Regards
It was made in Milano (Milan) Italy (mark on the left is town mark).
The ``globe `` mark with stars is silver fineness 800/1000.
The marks were used 1812 - 1872.
Regards
Re: Mistery holy water font
Thank you, that was a fast reply ! I am from Milan...
The only information of pre-1872 Italian hallmarks that I could find is that for Neapolitan silver. Is there a good online resource ?
I guess that the hallmark with the head and the letters "GZ" corresponds to the silversmith ?
Regards
Andrea
The only information of pre-1872 Italian hallmarks that I could find is that for Neapolitan silver. Is there a good online resource ?
I guess that the hallmark with the head and the letters "GZ" corresponds to the silversmith ?
Regards
Andrea
Re: Mistery holy water font
See here:
http://www.silvercollection.it/LOMBARDO ... MARKS.html
There is contributor Amena on this forum; he will probably identify the maker GZ.
Regards
http://www.silvercollection.it/LOMBARDO ... MARKS.html
There is contributor Amena on this forum; he will probably identify the maker GZ.
Regards
Re: Mistery holy water font
Excellent !
Thank you both, very spot on...
Regards
Andrea
Thank you both, very spot on...
Regards
Andrea