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Norway/Denmark? silver cross marks IT 13¼
Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 7:57 am
by StevenPhillips
Can someone please identify the marks on this silver cross for me. IT 13¼
I understand the 13¼ denotes scandinavian silver content?
Re: Norway/Denmark? silver cross marks IT 13¼
Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 3:57 am
by Qrt.S
Looks a bit Norwegian. The fineness 13¼ lot was used in Norway from around 1820--> In the town of Horten was a master active ~1820-1858 punching IT. is name was Johannes Svendsen Thom, but is it him....? Would have been easier if we had the town mark, but we haven't. Could be Denmark too (Johannes Jensen Thygesen in Stege..?), but the fineness indicates more Norway. (I don't think it is Denmark) Let's, anyway, wait for other opinions...
Re: Norway/Denmark? silver cross marks IT 13¼
Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 5:00 am
by AG2012
Hi,
I opt for Norway, too.
The technique of applied coils of silver wire is seen in Norwegian Sølje jewelry, cannot tell for Denmark, though.
Regards
Re: Norway/Denmark? silver cross marks IT 13¼
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 11:51 am
by Tosten
The mark IT is Jacob Tostrup. The filigree cross is typical his work.
Re: Norway/Denmark? silver cross marks IT 13¼
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 7:48 am
by StevenPhillips
Thanks for all your help and information folks. This is a great site for accessing information on obscure items!
Re: Norway/Denmark? silver cross marks IT 13¼
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:04 am
by StevenPhillips
I have just found other filigree silver items made by Jacob Tostrup that are identical in style to this cross so thank you Tosten!