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Need information on the identifying the maker

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:43 pm
by Jcmama
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Hi There, This piece is over 200 Years old. and may not be able to identify the maker of this piece. If anyone can provide this info, it would be appreciated. The makersmark is IMK inside a heart shaped design.

Thanksin advance, Jim

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:48 am
by Hose_dk
cannot help wih maker.
I trust that you have already identified Viennna 1775 - 11 lødigt corresponding to 688.
or 13 lødigt corresponding to 813. Difficult to see excact if 11 or 13.

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:46 am
by Bahner
Hello, maker is Johann Matthias Kiermayer, active in Vienna since ca. 1766, died in 1807. Its 13 Lot. Best wishes, Bahner

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:29 pm
by Jcmama
Here again, thanks to Hose_dk, and Bahner for their input and expertise on this piece. I really appreciate it. I should have asked this in the original question, but what was it used as?

Thanks again, Jim M