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Unidentified Hallmark
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:19 pm
by vadmaster
Dear friends,
Anyone knows the origin of this item? Maker?
Thanks for your respond in advance!
Re: Unidentified Hallmark
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:28 am
by SirWatkynBassett
Hello,
As you have not had any replies to your request, I thought I might offer a just a possible lead for you to continue your research. The Italian family of silversmiths, Buccellati, used, in the 19th century, a "Moor's Head" device, although I don't have a record of it, I believe from memory, it was right facing.
As your plate does look Italian, and the 800 standard would be fitting for the period, I think this line of enquiry would be worth checking out. The work of the Buccellati family is highly regarded and your plate may be the work of an imitator.
Bassett