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Dutch Silver ~ Basket of some sort

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 12:37 pm
by lindacomox
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Would this be known as a bonbon basket, or is there another better known description? I'm wondering what the last mark would be. I think the date mark is "x" and is probably 1907, and the lion passant was used 1814-1953, but the third box I can't find anywhere. Is it most likely the makers mark, or could it be the city mark? Any help appreciated.[/img]
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 6:42 pm
by JAKJO
Hi,

I do believe the maker of this Dutch "bonbonmandje" or "broodmandje" is Alle de Haas in Sneek.

Hope this helps,

Best regards/JAKJO
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 1:34 am
by lindacomox
I just located the Minerva Head, with the letter F. Would you happen to know what assay office this would have been? Thanks very much for all the information I have received.
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 4:41 am
by JAKJO
Hi,

The Minerva head with the letter F is the mark of the assay office in Leeuwarden and consistent with the supposed maker.

Best regards/JAKJO
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