Marie Antoinette and King Louis mark id needed

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sandhillroad
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Marie Antoinette and King Louis mark id needed

Post by sandhillroad »

Hello this is a sugar bowl/dish with portrait of Marie Antoinette on one side and King Louis on the other side.
There seems to be 3 punched marks on base,this is the best photo.
Any information on maker, age or silver content would much appreciated.
Thank you.


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blakstone
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Post by blakstone »

Circa 1900, by the firm of Georg Roth of Hanau, Germany, and probably .800 silver. Roth was one of the many "antique" style manufacturers in Hanau in the late 19th/early 20th century, and this French "garland and medallion" style is quite typical of his output, as are the faux French marks - usually a crowned "A", "P" and fleur-de-lys.

Hope this helps!
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