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Who is Dutch pill box maker?
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:45 pm
by SilverK
This Dutch engraved pill box was made in Schoonhoven in 1857 by a maker whose mark looks a bit like 'W over 33'. The 'W', though, doesn't quite look like a straightforward 'W'. Could it be a conjoined V H, perhaps, or similar? I can't find the maker and was hoping that the forum may be able to help. I look forward to any response.
Re: Who is Dutch pill box maker?
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:07 am
by oel
Hi SilverK,
VH conjoined over 33 could be for: Hermanus Jacobus van Halteren registered in Schoonhoven 1832-1863
Oel.
Re: Who is Dutch pill box maker?
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:15 pm
by SilverK
Thanks again oel. I think it unlikely that there were any other makers with V conjoined H marks at the same time (above 33) and, now I know who the maker was, I've been able to find a couple of examples on the net, one with the engraving of a buggy, rather than generic foliage. So I'm confident this is an accurate attribution, thanks.