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Unidentified vinaigrette maker

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:07 am
by AllanMacDonald
Not sure if the mark on the bottom is a hallmark or a monogram. There are no other hallmarks of any kind on this. Any help would be appreciated!

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Re: Unidentified vinaigrette maker

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:28 am
by SirWatkynBassett
Hello,

I believe that piece is known as a 'hovedvandsæg', a vinaigrette that includes a compartment in the base for containing a coin for the church collection.

Bassett

Re: Unidentified vinaigrette maker

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:10 pm
by Hose_dk
its a monogram
MD or ND - where D=datter/dotter both meaning Daughter. (Danish/Swedish)
Style is new-rococo and when you open the bottom you will surely find hallmark. Have you opened it?

Re: Unidentified vinaigrette maker

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:00 pm
by AllanMacDonald
Just checked again...no other marks anywhere on the outside or inside both compartments.

Al