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French fish slice. unknown Makers Mark
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:33 pm
by Dendriet
French fish slice.
Heavy duty model.
The property is equipped with an ivory handle.
I would like to know accompanying makers mark
Thanks in advance
Dendriet

Re: French fish slice. unknown Makers Mark
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:37 pm
by Dendriet
I have the color removed, and exposure will be set differently.
Maybe this is a little more clearer.
Greetz
Dendriet

Re: French fish slice. unknown Makers Mark
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 8:55 am
by Dendriet
New photos taken in daylight
Makers Mark can be TI, TJ or TB
Hopefully this gives a better result
Greetz
Dendriet

Re: French fish slice. unknown Makers Mark
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:00 am
by Dendriet
Greetz
Dendriet
Re: French fish slice. unknown Makers Mark
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:19 pm
by Dendriet
Perhaps is the image in the Maker's Mark a "knight" chess piece ?
Best regards, Dendriet
Re: French fish slice. unknown Makers Mark
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:52 pm
by JayT
In France this form is called une pelle à pâtisserie or pastry trowel. It was made by Auguste Toudouze & Donatien Bourgueil, cutlers in Paris at 30, rue Rambuteau. Their mark was TB on a horizontal axis separated by the head of an eagle with a crown around its neck. They were in business for only a short time: April 7, 1842 until January 21, 1845, allowing you to date this item with some precision. See Arminjon, II, no. 03722, p. 336. Hope this helps.
Re: French fish slice. unknown Makers Mark
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:12 am
by Dendriet
JayT, thank you very much for your answer.
I really appreciate this effort.
Dendriet
Re: French fish slice. unknown Makers Mark
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:43 am
by JayT
My pleasure.