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Crossed Swords Hallmark CDL
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 1:31 pm
by charlieb911
I just joined this site after doing research online to find out whose hallmark is on my pitcher. I inherited an old cut crystal pitcher/ewer (looks like Waterford?) with sterling hinged lid with the hallmark of two crossed swords - C on the left; D on the right; and L under the crossing. I dont' know what country of origin this is either. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Re: Crossed Swords Hallmark CDL
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 1:39 pm
by dognose
Hi,
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Crossed Swords CDL Hallmark
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:20 pm
by charlieb911
Re: Crossed Swords Hallmark CDL
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:35 pm
by charlieb911
Thank you....I just posted the pics from tinypics website. I appreciate your help!
dognose wrote:Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
http://www.postimg.com is recommended. Embedded images get a far greater response than just posting links.
Remember to use the 'Preview' button before submitting your post.
Trev.
Re: Crossed Swords CDL Hallmark
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:44 pm
by dognose
Hi Charlie,
That would be 'C' 'D' over 'E', likely the mark is a little worn. The mark is that of Carl Deffner of Esslingen, Germany. Deffner took over his father's business is 1900 and was noted for his excellent designs. The business closed in 1959.
Trev.
Re: Crossed Swords CDL Hallmark
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:46 pm
by charlieb911
Thanks for your help Trev. I don't know what topic category this is posted in. Here is another pic that doesn't look like it got downloaded the first time. I am so new at all this computer stuff so thank you for your patience.
Re: Crossed Swords CDL Hallmark
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:51 pm
by charlieb911
Wow....that was quick. Thank you so very much for the info and your help.
dognose wrote:Hi Charlie,
That would be 'C' 'D' over 'E', likely the mark is a little worn. The mark is that of Carl Deffner of Esslingen, Germany. Deffner took over his father's business is 1900 and was noted for his excellent designs. The business closed in 1959.
Trev.