Help with marks on silver salt cellars

[nikka0202]

Hello,
I am seeking help on identifying the hallmarks on this salt cellar.
I found a listing of what appear to be similar pieces online and they said they thought they might be Hanau.
Thank you for any expertise and assistance.
Best,
Victoria

[oel]

Hi Victoria,

Most likely not silver but silver- plated.
The three marks are typical silver-plate marks. The third, last mark represents a spread out animal skin, for a skin of silver. Thin layer of silver or silver- plated.


Peter.

[nikka0202]

Hello Peter,
Thank you for your speedy reply.
I wonder if you might be able to direct me as to where to look for this mark (or should I move this over to the silverplate section?).
With you advice, I searched about the animal skin mark and cannot find any references.
Would you have an idea of where to look or what makers might have used this mark.
Thank you again,
Victoria

[oel]

Dear Victoria,

See;
viewtopic.php?p=65204&hilit=skin#p65204

To my knowledge pictorial silver- plate marks have not really been researched. It are often fantasy marks and in the beginning they almost imitated British silver hallmarks.
viewtopic.php?p=206959&hilit=silver+pla ... wn#p206959

Silver or plated, to make sure why not have the salt cellars tested for silver? If you do so please keep the forum informed of the result.


Peter.

[nikka0202]

Good Morning,
I had one of the salt cellars tested by a local assayer using EDXRF. The report came back with the pieces testing as 87.04% AG or silver.
I wonder if they might by Hanau silver marks, however I remain confused!
Any thoughts appreciated.
Thank you again!
Victoria

[oel]

Hi Victoria, thanks for your feedback. Silver it is and perhaps (Hanau style) pseudo marks .

Peter.

[nikka0202]

Thank you Peter! I am grateful for your insight and expertise.
Take Care!
V