hallmarks on miniature figurine

[nnorbert]

Hi Folks,
Have a miniature figurine with 6 hallmarks, 4 underneath and two on top. The top hallmarks look like they were pu on at a later date, perhaps to reassess the silver. Any help in identifying maker, city, date, etc. would be much appreciated. Thank you!



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[oel]

Hi Norbert

As a non-expert I checked the hallmarks using the book ‘Netherlands’ Responsibility marks from 1797. I do only recognize ‘the key’ attached to the ‘sword’ in the base of the figurine. I partly quote the book. Mark to indicate 2/3 marking duty restitution upon export. Restitution of 2/3 marking duty was only granted for new or unused objects, initially to the maker only. Used 1853-1953. This mark was always struck partially into the standard mark here the sword for 833 fineness. The Standard mark for small work the ‘Sword’ has been used on small work without date letter and office mark. Used 1814-1905.
I believe the other three hallmarks on the second picture are pseudo marks. Most probably made by a silver smith of the Dutch city of Schoonhoven late 19th century. However let us wait on an expert opinion before drawing any conclusion.

Oel
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[nnorbert]

Thanks so much.
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