Dutch Silver ~ Basket of some sort

lindacomox · Post by **lindacomox** » Mon May 18, 2009 12:37 pm

Would this be known as a bonbon basket, or is there another better known description? I'm wondering what the last mark would be. I think the date mark is "x" and is probably 1907, and the lion passant was used 1814-1953, but the third box I can't find anywhere. Is it most likely the makers mark, or could it be the city mark? Any help appreciated.[/img]
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JAKJO · Post by **JAKJO** » Mon May 18, 2009 6:42 pm

Hi,

I do believe the maker of this Dutch "bonbonmandje" or "broodmandje" is Alle de Haas in Sneek.

Hope this helps,

Best regards/JAKJO
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lindacomox · Post by **lindacomox** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:34 am

I just located the Minerva Head, with the letter F. Would you happen to know what assay office this would have been? Thanks very much for all the information I have received.
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JAKJO · Post by **JAKJO** » Tue May 19, 2009 4:41 am

Hi,

The Minerva head with the letter F is the mark of the assay office in Leeuwarden and consistent with the supposed maker.

Best regards/JAKJO
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