Mystery Ship Mark on Large Box

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atq1325
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Mystery Ship Mark on Large Box

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Hello,

I have a large heavy relief box with a detailed scene of putti catching fish and making wine.
I've had it for many years, I seem to pull out and do research and then put back on the shelf, never really advancing my knowledge of the piece.

The box has a singular mark on the bottom of a stylized ship with three sails. It also has very faint etched writing that doesn't show up in the photo, marked "2009-RN". It also has an inscription on the front of the box where it was given as a gift to a colonel from his friend. I believe the colonel lived from 1862-1902 if that helps with dating the mark.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

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Re: Mystery Ship Mark on Large Box

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Ship with three masts mark of various forms was used by B.Neresheimer and Sons, Hanau, Germany.

Besides, it`s typical putti decor of Hanau silversmiths.
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Re: Mystery Ship Mark on Large Box

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Thank you very much for your comments and the information. Here are the embedded photos requested:

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