Swiss (?) Hallmarks

[rmunsell64]

I have not been able to find any match to the hallmarks on this piece. I don't have any idea of date - other then possibly before 1920 (although that is really just a guess). I have found a similar Bear Rampant indicating Bern, Switzerland, however the shape of the shield does not match any hallmarks I have found thus far. The profile and bird are a mystery. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[oel]

Hi welcome to the forum.

Seen the Bear. profile & bird before, possibly Pochon from Berne, Switzerland.:
See;
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... hilit=bern
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 24&t=27077

Oel.

[rmunsell64]

Thanks so much for the info, Oel. I found some pics of other Pochen & Freres pieces and they have a similar aesthetic, and the dates fit with what I know about the piece.

RM