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Dutch hallmarks on ornate frame 1835 or 1935?
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:49 am
by looky
I have a small dutch frame with domed glass and would like some help on the date and possibly (if you can read the hallmark) the assay office. As far I can see the date letter is an A but I can work out the style and thought someone may be able to help dating from the style of the frame. I cant find a makers mark anywhere.
Thank you in advance
Adam
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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:05 pm
by oel
Hi Adam
From left to right. The Dutch Standard mark for .833 fineness used 1814-1953, The Minerva head or Office/Assay mark with the letter M(?) for the city of Schoonhoven, the Date letter V (upside down) for 1855.
I believe if you look carefully you will find a maker's mark as well.
Regards
Oel
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:06 am
by looky
Thank you Oel, I have looked everywhere for a maker but cannot find one even the marks I took are tiny.
Again thank you very much for your time
regards
Adam
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:35 am
by dognose
Hi Adam,
It's probably an illusion, but is that another mark in the yellow area?
Regards Trev.
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Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:36 pm
by looky
Hi Trev
No that is just where the frame has been cast. I keep going round the outside looking far a maker but I can see none.
regards
Adam
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