Anyone knows the origin of this item? Maker?
Thanks for your respond in advance!
Unidentified Hallmark
Unidentified Hallmark
Dear friends,
Anyone knows the origin of this item? Maker?
Thanks for your respond in advance!
Anyone knows the origin of this item? Maker?
Thanks for your respond in advance!
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SirWatkynBassett
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Re: Unidentified Hallmark
Hello,
As you have not had any replies to your request, I thought I might offer a just a possible lead for you to continue your research. The Italian family of silversmiths, Buccellati, used, in the 19th century, a "Moor's Head" device, although I don't have a record of it, I believe from memory, it was right facing.
As your plate does look Italian, and the 800 standard would be fitting for the period, I think this line of enquiry would be worth checking out. The work of the Buccellati family is highly regarded and your plate may be the work of an imitator.
Bassett
As you have not had any replies to your request, I thought I might offer a just a possible lead for you to continue your research. The Italian family of silversmiths, Buccellati, used, in the 19th century, a "Moor's Head" device, although I don't have a record of it, I believe from memory, it was right facing.
As your plate does look Italian, and the 800 standard would be fitting for the period, I think this line of enquiry would be worth checking out. The work of the Buccellati family is highly regarded and your plate may be the work of an imitator.
Bassett