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Help identify Chamberstick

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:41 am
by lmallier
Hi,
I recently purchased this chamberstick.
It is about 20 cms long and weighs 244 grs.
I think the hallmark would date it from early 18th or late 17th century from the city of Rennes but the Tardy is a bit short in informations on this city.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Louis.

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Re: Help identify Chamberstick

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:28 pm
by fermiersgeneraux
Hi Louis,

The crowned anchor hallmark (with the fleur de lys on the left, and the hermine symbol on the right) is the charge mark for a "sous fermier" of Saint Malo (1735-1742). The other mark is likely that of a ship with a small letter underneath (though most of it is erased) - a letter date (jurande hallmark) for Saint Malo within the 1735-1742 period.
Saint Malo is an old pirate city on the emerald coast of Brittany, France.
Best regards,

Phillip

Re: Help identify Chamberstick

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 12:51 pm
by lmallier
Many thanks Phillip. I found the same hallmark on a website. Not sure if it is allowed to share...
Cheers,
Louis.

Re: Help identify Chamberstick

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 5:23 am
by zilverik
Hello,

The second photo shows the mastermark. With a close-up photo it is probably possible to identify him.

Regards,

Zilverik