can you help identifying this strange piece

frenchie_myriam · Post by **frenchie_myriam** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:39 pm

Hi there,

Surprinsingly this is an inkwell. It has the standing bear hallmark to show it is SWISS silver. Unfortunately I could not make of picture of this hallmark as it is on the rim of the botlle, near the plate. Underneath the base there is an hallmark and I really do not know what it stands for. Could anyone help ?

Thanks and Regards. Myriam

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paullemay · Post by **paullemay** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:19 am

It sure looks like the word MILANO to my eyes.......

frenchie_myriam · Post by **frenchie_myriam** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:43 pm

Hi Paullemay,

I agree with you it is hallmarked MILANO and letter K. What I am surprised is that it is hallmarked MILANO which is Italy and the main hallmark is the standing bear for swiss silver 925. And this is why I would like some explanations if someone can.

Best Regards
Myriam