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by Bahner
Thu May 31, 2007 3:03 pm
Forum: Arts & Crafts Smiths ~ American Handwrought after-1900
Topic: Who is G. Andersen ?
Replies: 3
Views: 8316

Hi Cheryl, thanks, much appreciated !! Sharon S. Darling in her book on Chicago metalsmiths doesn't mention a G. Andersen, so I guess he was working from Wisconsin. Best wishes, Bahner
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by Bahner
Thu May 31, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: Arts & Crafts Smiths ~ American Handwrought after-1900
Topic: Who is G. Andersen ?
Replies: 3
Views: 8316

Who is G. Andersen ?

Hello, this is about pieces of handwrought sterling cutlery (salad servers, meat fork, lemonade spoons etc.). The pattern looks like “Karen” by the Old Newbury Crafters, first made, according to the JCK pattern index, in 1939. http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5575227" onclick="window.ope...
by Bahner
Wed May 30, 2007 5:17 am
Forum: French Silver
Topic: Help with Makers Mark!
Replies: 10
Views: 8514

Hello, if You don’t find info on the net, try oldfashioned printed matters: 1) M. Gabardi “Jean Després. Maestro orafo”. Published in Italy in 1999 by Idea Books (contains on pages 168 seq. pics of a dozen more cutlery patterns, not Your’s, I’m afraid) . 2) P. Guegan “Jean Despres 1889 - 1980”. Par...
by Bahner
Wed May 30, 2007 5:15 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: Mumser(or Mumfer) Furth silver
Replies: 2
Views: 2176

Hello, there was a jeweller and goldsmith, J. G. Humbser, listed around 1900 in Fürth, Frankonia region of Germany. He probably was the retailer rather than the maker of the pieces mentioned. A pic might tell... Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Wed May 23, 2007 3:33 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Who Knows? Completely Lost With This One....
Replies: 5
Views: 2965

Hello, I agree with Tom that the "1,8 L" is for liter. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Wed May 23, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: James Dixon and Sons Coffee or Chocolate Pot
Replies: 2
Views: 2316

Hello, how about this one: [img] http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5517067" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; [/img] It is listed in the “hot water jug” section of the Dixon trade catalogue, so I guess this is what it is. The catalogue is not dated, but I guess it came out aro...
by Bahner
Wed May 23, 2007 2:32 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: KRUPP BERNDORF CHILD CUTLERY What a silver?
Replies: 2
Views: 2907

Hello, the "E" in a circle is the mark of the Esslingen branch of Krupp, so strictly this was not made in Austria but in Germany between 1918 and ca. 1967. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Wed May 23, 2007 2:30 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: RUSSIAN SILVER MARK ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2505

Hello, this is one of the many marks registered for the Austrian company of Krupp-Berndorf. This mark was first registered in 1880 for the Schöller company (which later became Krupp) and used well into the 20ieth century. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Wed May 23, 2007 2:27 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: 935 Silver - is it original?
Replies: 9
Views: 29648

Hello, in view of the absence of other marks I feel this is most likely German, around 1930-40. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Wed May 23, 2007 2:23 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: newroccoco vase
Replies: 2
Views: 2604

Hello, looks like Hanau pseudo marks. Schleissner might come to mind. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Thu May 10, 2007 3:39 am
Forum: Silver Jewelry - Single Image
Topic: unknown marks - Belgium?
Replies: 4
Views: 3771

Hello, looks like a small "G" and a larger "L" and a little star, all in an oval. If that is so, maker is probably Georg Lauer from Pforzheim, Germany. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Thu May 10, 2007 3:33 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Who can help me with this hallmark (VH + lion) ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2661

Hello, maker is „Société Générale de Coutellerie et Orfèvrerie“. It was later taken over by Francois Frionnnet, owner of the “Apollo” factory, also a maker of plated cutlery. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Fri May 04, 2007 1:44 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Does anyone know this mark ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2427

Hello, that is the mark of Frantisek Bibus from Czechoslovakia. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Thu May 03, 2007 1:45 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Can you help me identify this mark?
Replies: 2
Views: 2878

Hello, this is Hermann Julius Wilm from Berlin. This combination of marks was used ca. 1870 - 1882. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Wed May 02, 2007 1:59 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: german flatware marked "silber 100" allegedly pre
Replies: 2
Views: 2589

Hello, the 100 on plated German flatware was introduced around 1930, so the pieces are not earlier than that, possibly later. One can also find the 100 on pieces made after 1945. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Wed May 02, 2007 1:56 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Help to ID - What do "84" and "90" mean
Replies: 11
Views: 15362

Hello, yes, that is exactly it: 100 gramm were used. On modern plated German flatware one can find numbers up to 180 - 180 gramm were used for plating. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:23 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: French silver tea caddy
Replies: 1
Views: 3030

Hello, looks like a recent product from Hanau, Germany. The marks are most likely pseudomarks. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:36 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: electic kettle
Replies: 5
Views: 2943

Hello, probably beginning of the 20ieth century. Maybe later (around 1910-20). I believe, that the old Fleitmann mark was still used after the company was renamed. Best wishes, Bahner
by Bahner
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:43 am
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: electic kettle
Replies: 5
Views: 2943

Hello, that's it. Fleitmann took over an already existing company in 1861. Sometime later it was called Fleitmann & Witte. After absorbing other companies it was renamed "Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke Schwerte" (VDNS), the main facilities being in the city of Schwerte. Still exists t...
by Bahner
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: martin meyer basket
Replies: 4
Views: 2833

Hello, not the designer, but probably an internally used number. Mayer sometimes added numbers to his marks on small silverware. 14 is for food pushers, 17 for bottle stands, 46 is for sugar tongs etc. Best wishes, Bahner

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