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Maker's mark on sugar tongs
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 8:50 am
by Alain
I tried to find the name of the maker of these sugar tongs, but so far i had no luck.
Maker's initials are "L", than what i think is a bell, and than "M"
Can someone help me out?
Thank you.
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:50 pm
by admin
Hi Alain,
If the center symbol is a thimble (un dé à coudre), it could be the mark of Lucien Marchant, Paris after 1886.
Regards, Tom
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:16 am
by Bahner
Helllo, looks more like the helmet of a French private (poilu), in which case LM is Louis Mazoye from Paris. No dates, I'm afraid. Best wishes, Bahner
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:44 pm
by admin
Hi Bahner,
Yes, a soldier's helmet is a better match. It is interesting that
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/inventai/patrimoine/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
lists Mazoye with the mark of a knife handle above a sun from 1911-1919.
"Poincons d'Orfevrie" lists him with the "casque de poilu" symbol and no dates. Perhaps he changed his symbol in 1919 to commemorate his wartime service or that of a family member?
Regards, Tom