Silver frame, insect hallmark

Junkgenie · Post by **Junkgenie** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:32 am

I am stumped by a silver daguerreotype picture frame I inherited. The hallmarks, which are too small for my camera, are (in this order): an X in a box, then either an 85 or an 8S (with the 5 or S slightly lower than the 8), then an insect in a box. The insect has a circle for its head, two legs on either side, then at least four circles, each getting smaller for its tail. I thought it might be Dutch because the “X” looks similar to the 1880 date mark on this site. Any help would be appreciated!

Doos · Post by **Doos** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:24 am

Hi,

Probably not Dutch.

Post by **Granmaa** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:45 pm

Similar to these marks?

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7215

Miles

Junkgenie · Post by **Junkgenie** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:55 pm

No, unfortunately, the bug is much more simple. Hollow circles making up its head and body and just "straight lines" for legs. The "X" is by itself in a box as is the insect. The 85 or 8s (which I believe might be silver content) has no box. None of the hallmarks is over 1/16th of an inch high.
Thanks for asking, though! :)