Help me German hallmarkes 13 and iw

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crasyblind
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Help me German hallmarkes 13 and iw

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Hello what is the year of the spoon and the manufacturer.
IW may be January Marius??
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Zolotnik
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Re: Help me German hallmarkes 13 and iw

Post by Zolotnik »

Hi -
the number 13 is the silver content (13 Loth = 750/1000) in use before 1886 in Germany and Austria.

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Zolotnik
padautz
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Re: Help me German hallmarkes 13 and iw

Post by padautz »

Hello
Sorry for correction Zolotniki, 13 Lot means 812,5/1000 silver.
12 Lot would be 750/1000.
But i guess you just switched the numbers (Zahlendreher..), happens.

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Zolotnik
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Re: Help me German hallmarkes 13 and iw

Post by Zolotnik »

Hi padautz -
thanks for the correction - I am getting old....

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Zolotnik
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