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Vienna bowl - what is maker's mark?

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:04 am
by Noel Adams
This is a planished silver bowl on a low foot. It is marked on the rim with a Wien toucan 4 stamp and 800 plus a maker's mark reading JxH. Can anyone help me identify this silversmith's mark? Does it help to date the bowl? Many thanks.


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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:41 am
by Bahner
Hello, Josef Haller, started in business in 1902, still active around 1924. Best wishes, Bahner

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:15 am
by Noel Adams
[quote]Many thanks - can you guide me to any sources about Haller? I'm working in the country (not near a good library) but will be back in London next week. N.[/quote]

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:17 am
by Bahner
Hello, there is a research group at the Vienna MAK (Museum für Angewandte Kunst). They may be able to help. Best wishes, Bahner