Makers Mark Question - Insight Appreciated!
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 2:58 am
Hello,
I hope this post finds everyone well! I am new to Snuffbox collecting and have been researching some markings on the bottom of quite an interesting one!
From my (newbie) initial research, the hallmark appears to be of a LION PASSANT (so either English or Dutch?) but it's facing right instead of left (not sure if that matters.) In any case, this certifies it as .925 silver, correct?
Can anyone tell me with more certainty about the country of origin?
More importantly, can anyone identify the maker's mark? It's partially obscured but I'm hoping there's an expert out there who might be able to ID it!
I'm pretty excited about this sterling snuff box so any help appreciated!
Thanks!
I hope this post finds everyone well! I am new to Snuffbox collecting and have been researching some markings on the bottom of quite an interesting one!
From my (newbie) initial research, the hallmark appears to be of a LION PASSANT (so either English or Dutch?) but it's facing right instead of left (not sure if that matters.) In any case, this certifies it as .925 silver, correct?
Can anyone tell me with more certainty about the country of origin?
More importantly, can anyone identify the maker's mark? It's partially obscured but I'm hoping there's an expert out there who might be able to ID it!
I'm pretty excited about this sterling snuff box so any help appreciated!
Thanks!