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Baptize spoon from Germany?
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:40 am
by Vantlicht
Wenn I bought this spoon they said that it was used in a church to baptize children. Anybody who can confirm this?
Furthermore it would be nice if somebody could help me out with the marks. German or Austrian?
Re: Baptize spoon from Germany?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:21 am
by Bahner
Hello, 813 is quite unusual for German fineness, what about Finland/Suomi ? Regards, Bahner
Re: Baptize spoon from Germany?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:07 am
by Sasropakis
I don't think it's Finnish. There would have to be full set of hallmarks: crown, town, maker, and year. The same applies for Sweden. Sometimes town and date could be omitted in small items but even then crown and maker would be mandatory.
Re: Baptize spoon from Germany?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:54 am
by Qrt.S
It is hardly Finnish like Sasropakis also anticipates. Would you please clean/polish the spoon and maybe you will find additional marks on it. Please especially clean the round shielded mark and maybe it will tell more. Moreover, baptizing spoons are more seldom used in Finland. The short stem makes me think it might be a caddy spoon, but????
Re: Baptize spoon from Germany?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:55 am
by Aguest
:::: Is the heavily worn circular hallmark the Warranty Mark for Belgian silver 1831-1868? ::::::
Re: Baptize spoon from Germany?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:53 pm
by Theoderich
unicorn head of Schwäbisch Gmünd
Re: Baptize spoon from Germany?
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:42 am
by Aguest
:::::: Excellence In Hallmark Identification :::::::