Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Rebecan
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Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Hi all,
I'm confused about this mark. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Rebeca
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agphile
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Looks like Berlin (Germany) to me but I can't help with maker.
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Thank you so much for the reply. I was way off thinking it was American. I really appreciate the information.
Have a wonderful week.
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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it is interesting to see the GD- mark with the Berlin hallmark
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in W.Scheffler Goldschmiede Mittel- und Nordostdeutschland
the GD-mark is under Arnswalde, maker G.Dettmann
but this is not sure
Rebecan
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Great sleuthing. It is GD. I can just see the G under a loop in just the right light. What is the zig zag line for?
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Hello.

The zigzag line is an Assayer's test mark.
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Hello, GD might be an unidentified Berlin maker. Scheffler is weak on marks and there are several Berlin makers (e.g. G.G. Dümmler) whose initials fit but whose marks are not known. Best wishes, Bahner
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Hallo Mr. Bahner,
did you know, why Scheffler toke this makersmark to G.Dettmann in Arnswalde?
Was Dettmann also a maker in Berlin?
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Would you say it is 1850's or so? The bowl is narrow, 4.2 cm at it's widest point, with a flat edge measuring 2mm if that helps at all.
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

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Hello, Scheffler does not list a Dettmann in Berlin. The spoon can be dated ca. 1854-1860. Best wishes, Bahner
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