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Help with marks please

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:29 am
by Olimpia
Hello, can someone help me in identifying the hallmarks on this silver cruet? I can see something like 'AP'...
Thank you!

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Re: Help with marks please

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:59 am
by AG2012
Hi,
Repeated capital ``A`` is seen as secondary marks on Vienna silver, often with Diana`s head.
See here:
http://925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... rk#p154880
On the other hand, assay Tremolirstich (zig-zag line) was used earler.
Looks like it was repaired with soft lead - tin solder which possibly obscured more marks.
Soft solder is easily scratched with needle tip and can be removed for a professional repair.
Identification based on initials lacking town or national mark is really impossible.

Regards