Unknown Hallmarks on Apostle Spoons

[MaureenSusan]

Hi All,

I have 10 of these spoons. I thought they were an incomplete set of Apostle Spoons but the figures are all the same. I am unsure where they originated & have not been able to find any information on their markings.
They were given to me by my Canadian grandmother but I don't have access to any of the Canadian Hallmarks to see if these may have originated there. Any help would be appreciated.
Maureen

[admin]

Hi,
Welcome to the forum. We won't be able to help much with images of only this size to work with, but can tell you now that it is unlikely that they are Canadian.

Regards, Tom

[Doos]

Hi MaureenSusan,

Could you give a link to larger images?

[MaureenSusan]

I'm hoping these photos are better... The spoons measure 5" in length.
The robed figure is holding something in his left hand but I don't know what it is. The shaft is decorated with long plumed bird and a floral motif.
The bowl has what looks like a tree, on one side MG & the other 5 over T
approx. half way around the bowl are the small capital letters RS over 2
Thank you,
Maureen

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[JAKJO]

Hi,

These are Dutch made apostle spoons with pseudo-marks and the maker is "RS over 2", who is unknown to me.

Have a look att this!

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=32062" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hope this helps!

Best regards/JAKJO

[JAKJO]

I found the maker. Rinze Jans Spaanstra who worked between 1843-1896 in Drachten/Wommels/Berlicum in The Netherlands.

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12383" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There are quite a few items on the net if you search.

Best regards/JAKJO

[JAKJO]

Have a look at this thread in the Swedish silver forum with a similar spoon.

http://www.antikviteter.net/antikprat/m ... 1231963540" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Best regards/JAKJO