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Mark on sterling box - is it American?
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:15 pm
by lion925
Here is a nice sterling cedar lined box, about 6" x 4". It is a nice heavy gauge of silver and is well marked, but I cannot identify the maker and I wonder if anyone can help. I've consulted several sources, and though the mark looks vaguely familiar to me, I cannot put my finger on the maker. I would appreciate any help.
Re: Mark on sterling box - is it American?
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:28 am
by dognose
Hi,
What is the lettering contained within the oval? I see 'F' 'W', but what are the others?
Trev.
Re: Mark on sterling box - is it American?
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:23 pm
by lion925
The mark appears to contain the letters FWGE or FWOE. I joe this gives some direction. Thank you for helping!
-Leo
Re: Mark on sterling box - is it American?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:23 am
by dognose
Hi Leo,
It's German.
See F.W. Quist at:
http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_marks_a1884_7.html
F.W. Quist - Esslingen - 1904
Trev.