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Prussian mark
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:24 pm
by admin
Found this mark on a ladle, it bears the "FW" Friedrich Wilhelm tax mark found on Prussian silver in the early 19th century, maker's mark reads - Nagel and a zigzag assayer's test mark. I am wondering if the eagle denotes a specific city?
Thanks, Tom
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:00 pm
by Bahner
Hello, the eagle with a helmet is the city mark of Prenzlau near Potsdam. Nagel is Johann August Nagel, born 1750, active in Prenzlau since 1775, died 1809. Since 1803 he was also a member of the Berlin guild. Best wishes, Bahner
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:41 pm
by admin
Hi Bahner,
Many thanks for the ID. If I understand correctly, the blotch to the right of the eagle head is a helmet plume or feather?
Regards, Tom
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:07 am
by Bahner
Hello, according to Scheffler this is a "Spangenhelm" - don't ask what this is, probably a helmet made from parallel strips of material. This is not obvious in the marks as punched, but can be clearly seen in the coat of arms of Prenzlau. Best wishes, Bahner
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:55 pm
by admin
Thanks Bahner,
I've added the mark and the crest to the German page, hopefully I'll acquire a more defined mark image in the future.
Regards, Tom