Dutch Spoon w/ Only 1 hallmark

robco · Post by **robco** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:01 pm

I have two of these identical spoons, I have looked them both over very thoroughly and have only found this one hallmark, Minerva head with either an E or F on her head. All the information I have read said there should be other marks too. What does this hallmark tell me about this spoon.

Thank you!

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Post by **dognose** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:34 pm

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

The letter on the Minerva head, if 'E' that will indicate that you spoons were assayed in Groningen, or if 'F' it will be Leeuwarden.

Trev.
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robco · Post by **robco** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:39 pm

Thank you! would there be a age associated with that mark? are these spoons sterling silver?

dognose wrote:Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

The letter on the Minerva head, if 'E' that will indicate that you spoons were assayed in Groningen, or if 'F' it will be Leeuwarden.

Trev.

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Post by **dognose** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:16 pm

Hi,

Well, it is silver, but without other marks it would be difficult to expand, but there's some fine knowledge on the Forum and hopefully some more information will follow.

Trev.
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