M c. flower spoon markings
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:07 am
Hi,
This photo is of a spoon for which I'm trying to figure out its history. I've tried looking through the images on the main site, but the marks on this spoon don't match any of what I've seen.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff16 ... ySpoon.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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As you can see, there's an "M" in flowing script, a "c ." in formal type, and a six-petalled flower. There are no other marks. The design is plain on the other side of the spoon.
The "M" has raised edges around the impression, while the "c ." and flower have no raised edges. Also, the "M" is fairly sloppy compared to the other marks. My guess is that the "M" was made at a different time than the other marks.
Any idea as to what it might mean?
Thanks for the help!
This photo is of a spoon for which I'm trying to figure out its history. I've tried looking through the images on the main site, but the marks on this spoon don't match any of what I've seen.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff16 ... ySpoon.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(admin photo edit - images too large - insert as link only - see Posting Requirements)
As you can see, there's an "M" in flowing script, a "c ." in formal type, and a six-petalled flower. There are no other marks. The design is plain on the other side of the spoon.
The "M" has raised edges around the impression, while the "c ." and flower have no raised edges. Also, the "M" is fairly sloppy compared to the other marks. My guess is that the "M" was made at a different time than the other marks.
Any idea as to what it might mean?
Thanks for the help!