Makers Mark unknown
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2022 12:01 pm
Goodday everyone,
Does anyone know whose maker's mark this is.
Thank you in advance
Sophie
Does anyone know whose maker's mark this is.
Thank you in advance
Sophie
Hi Sophie,
Belgium. The mark P could be one of the marks used by the Belgian silversmith, embosser & trader; Jan Leonard Philippen, born Maaseik 1-7-1832 deceased in Hasselt 01-4-1912. Active in Maaseik 1856-1861, active in Hasselt 1861- ca 1896.
Peter.
Source: Walter van Dievoet Algemeen Repertorium van de Edelsmeden en van de Merken van Edelsmeedwerk in België II, 1798-1942
/Répertoire général des orfèvres et des marques d'orfèvrerie en Belgique II, 1798-1942, M1.012 at page 294; shows 3 various P's, twice LP above anchor.