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Hello,

I have a old spoon. There is a makersmark on it that I think belongs to Tjerk Hilarius Franeker 1660-1681. But in my books I only see descriptions and textual information that I have added to this post. Not a real image of his makersmark. Does this makersmark indeed belongs to him?






Merken van Friesche goud- en zilversmeden E voet jr 1932


dutch goldsmiths' and silversmiths' marks and names prior to 1812


Many thanks,
Erwin

Hi Erwin, could you please show us an image of the complete spoon, stem and finial. Thanks.

Peter.

Nice find, to me the maker's mark appears to be indeed TH conjoined for Tjerk Hilarides working in Franeker (province of Friesland) , 1660-1681. I have his mark in my files. Will get back later to confirm and perhaps with images and more details.


Peter.

thank you for your confirmation

Above the maker’s mark on your memorial spoon with the letters J H S above Frisian family crest; half Frisian eagle, lily, device mark.

For comparison below two examples of the maker’s mark of Tjerk Hilarides, year 1662-1663, Franeker



Peter.



Gratitude Jan Schipper/ Zilverstudie.NL ( copy Dec. 2010)