Old Dutch bowl

[Ubaranda]

Hello everyone!
I am interested in the origin and age of this Dutch bowl but I cannot attribute some of the hallmarks. I hope for your help!
Thank you in advance.

[oel]

Hi,

The lion rampant and crowned O are pseudo marks. Crowned O, imitation of a date letter, seen on brandy bowls, spoons made in Groningen. Source; K.A. citroen Valse Zilvermerken in Nederland page 41 #271.
See;
viewtopic.php?t=56948
The second image, unclear maker's mark, can you show a clear enhanced image of this mark?

Best,

Peter

[Ubaranda]

Hello Peter!
Many thanks for your quick reply!
Unfortunately this bowl is not mine and I have no other images.
Can you tell me anything about the age of the bowl?
Regards. Alex.

[oel]

Hi Alex,

Your welcome. The bowl to be safe, made turn 19th century. The unclear mark is VB, imitation of a maker's mark used by silversmiths in Groningen.
Peter.

Source; K.A. citroen Valse Zilvermerken in Nederland page 48 #357.

[Ubaranda]

Hi Peter!
Thank you very much! Do you think this bowl is quite rare or were many of them produced?
Regards. Alex.

[oel]

Dear Alex, these silver brandy bowls with fake/pseudo/fantasy marks are not rare.
See;
https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=d ... 3&dpr=1.25

Peter

[Ubaranda]

Thank you very much, Peter!
Not rare but nice ^-)/
Regards. Alex.