European Ladle? with Figural Finial

saralee · Post by **saralee** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:35 pm

I would like to know anything that you can tell me about this ladle. The origin or country; and the maker if that is possible; an approximate date would be very helpful. The ladle measures 8 1/4" long. It has a face on both sides of the finial. It surface tested with Schwertsers for silver content of about .900 silver. The only hallmarks are shown in the second photo. Sometimes the "H" mark looks like a backward "N" or a "K". The "B" mark sometimes looks like a "3" or a bird? Thank you, Saralee

Hose_dk · Post by **Hose_dk** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:01 am

There is an H.B. among danish makers. http://www.925-1000.com/denmarkH.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1914-1937 he is very likely maker - and time also. Around 1900++

saralee · Post by **saralee** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:47 pm

Thank you so very much for the quick reply and the much needed information. Do you have any idea who the figure on the finial is supposed to represent?
Thanks again,
Saralee