Augsburg year and maker question

jackk · Post by **jackk** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:15 pm

Any help with this Augsburg mark? Initials look like HC.
Thank you all!

blakstone · Post by **blakstone** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:46 pm

I don't find anything in Selig's Augsburger Goldschmiede that's a good match for the maker's mark, but I don't have access to the most recent edition that came out in 2007. The form of city mark is consistent with the late 17th century.

Proceed with caution. 17th century Augsburg silver is widely faked, & even a good match on the marks isn't sufficient to confirm authenticity. I'd advise taking it to an expert for a hands-on appraisal.

jackk · Post by **jackk** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:52 am

Thanks Blakstone, I realize that these were/are faked. I only buy old silver when my gut feeling tells me it is a good one. Sometimes, opinion of so called experts vary. I had mixed experiences.