Is this a Dutch Apostle Spoon #3?

[ApostleBloke]

Is this a Dutch Apostle Spoon?




Three hallmarks are visible.

1. B
2. Ɪ0 in a rectangle
3. Indistinguishable, but looks like an M or 3 peaks?

Can anyone please identify these marks to give an indication of country/region, date or maker’s marks?

Am I correct in saying the Ɪ0 mark is for 10 Penningen or 833.33 fineness (as seen on other Dutch silver)?

[oel]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

Your apostle spoon has spurious or pseudo marks.


Peter

[ApostleBloke]

Hi Peter

Thanks so much for the welcome, and for your reply.

Would you mind please elaborating? What are spurious or pseudo marks?

Thanks,
Chris (Apostle Bloke)

[oel]

Your welcome Chris,



1. B. Pseudo year letter #28
2. Ɪ0 in a rectangle. I believe it to be pretending a crowned O, pseudo duty mark used in 1807 #257
3. Indistinguishable, but looks like an M or 3 peaks? Unclear but I believe it to be a crowned I, pseudo Frisian year letter of 1744 # 154.

For more information about Dutch pseudo marks see;
https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=56948

Peter.


Source; #Valse Zilvermerken in Nederland K.A. Citroen

[ApostleBloke]

Wow, thanks so much for your knowledge and guidance.

You've opened a new door for me. Fascinating.

I have some reading to do...