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Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:36 am
by Rebecan
Hi all,
I'm confused about this mark. Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Rebeca
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Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:52 pm
by agphile
Looks like Berlin (Germany) to me but I can't help with maker.

Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:02 pm
by Rebecan
Thank you so much for the reply. I was way off thinking it was American. I really appreciate the information.
Have a wonderful week.
Rebeca

Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:17 pm
by Theoderich
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

Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:40 pm
by Rebecan
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?

Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:54 pm
by 2209patrick
Hello.

The zigzag line is an Assayer's test mark.
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6550" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pat.

Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:32 am
by Bahner
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

Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:16 pm
by Theoderich
Hallo Mr. Bahner,
did you know, why Scheffler toke this makersmark to G.Dettmann in Arnswalde?
Was Dettmann also a maker in Berlin?

Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:30 pm
by Rebecan
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.

Re: Mark Identification Early American Coin Silver?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:31 am
by Bahner
Hello, Scheffler does not list a Dettmann in Berlin. The spoon can be dated ca. 1854-1860. Best wishes, Bahner