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My pictures below show a Dutch silver loderein box made in 1828. A pricked date of 1828 on the base neatly matches the date letter. The maker's mark appears to be JD 72, with perhaps a bullet '.' between the letters. As usual, I can't find this maker on the web.

I would be grateful if someone would be kind enough to identify the maker for me.

Many thanks,

Silverk.

Hi SilverK,

JD 72 is the responsibility mark of Jan Dirks (Durks) van Dalsen, registered in the city of Sneek and Woudsend, 1828 - 1842. He was born about 1801 in Sneek, Wymbritseradeel, Friesland.
He passed away on July 7, 1842 in Woudsend, Wymbritseradeel, Friesland.
silversmith;
married with children.
Certificate of Insolvency from municipality attached. (according to death list real estate, but not according to Certificate of Insolvency)
Deceased Jan Durks van Dalsen living in Woudsend, died on 07-07-1842

Peter.

Source; Genealogie Online, Waarborgholland, ˜Netherlands' Responsibility Marks since 1797

Splendid! That was a very quick response!

Thanks Peter!

Best regards,

Silverk.