My apologies - the mark on the spoon is ofcourse С. П. БУРГЬ, not С. П. ВУРГ.
Regards,
Piette
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- Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:45 am
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: С. П. ВУРГ mark on Spoon
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18148
- Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:22 am
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: С. П. ВУРГ mark on Spoon
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18148
С. П. ВУРГ mark on Spoon
Hi all, Here is a spoon in my collection which has a bit of a question mark over it... It is marked with this unusual С. П. ВУРГ mark and the kokoshnik mark is larger than usual (5mm x 3mm). I believe the makers mark is for Igor Grigorievich Pankratiev of St Petersburg, 1898-1908. What do you ...
- Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:19 am
- Forum: Scottish Hallmarks
- Topic: spoons from Edinburgh?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6174
Re: spoons from Edinburgh?
Hello,
It is not uncommon among early Scottish silver for a date letter to be missing. I have seen many pieces like this with no date letter, mostly from smaller provincial assay offices eg. Aberdeen, Banff, Perth but I have also seen objects with missing dates from Edinburgh.
Regards,
Piette
It is not uncommon among early Scottish silver for a date letter to be missing. I have seen many pieces like this with no date letter, mostly from smaller provincial assay offices eg. Aberdeen, Banff, Perth but I have also seen objects with missing dates from Edinburgh.
Regards,
Piette
- Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:23 am
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: Question About 'Sterling' Silver
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3016
Re: Question About 'Sterling' Silver
Hello, Sterling silver (.925) is a worldwide standard used for silver which is believed to have originated in the area which is now Norther Germany, in the 12th century. It is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper). As for objects being marked 'sterling' I would be dubious o...
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:51 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: unknown russian mark from about 1914
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6743
Re: unknown russian mark from about 1914
Hi Ringo,R ingo wrote:But from when and why on such a uncommon location (and who is Mr. H. Struck who has to abandon Wologda in the year of the beginning war )?
Fakers will do anything to sell their items. All the engravings on the spoon are more than likely fantasy.
Regards,
Piette
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:02 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: unknown russian mark from about 1914
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6743
Re: unknown russian mark from about 1914
Hi,
To me, the greek letter is delta for Moscow and if you look closely at the makers mark, it is actually two letters, not one... It is probably Г.Ж or Т.Ж
Regards,
Piette
To me, the greek letter is delta for Moscow and if you look closely at the makers mark, it is actually two letters, not one... It is probably Г.Ж or Т.Ж
Regards,
Piette
- Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: Makers Marks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1508
Makers Marks
Hi all, I have recently become a little confused about Russian makers marks... If an object has all the other right marks, but not a makers mark, does this automatically make it fake? It was my understanding that an assayer was not allowed to punch an item unless it already had a makers mark on... i...
- Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:25 pm
- Forum: Silver Jewelry - Single Image
- Topic: RUSSIAN 56 PENDANT - BROOCH
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3120
Re: RUSSIAN 56 PENDANT - BROOCH
Hi Argentum49, Russian items, wether silver or gold, jewellery or holloware, always had to have a makers mark. The assayer was sent the item by the maker, and he was not allowed to punch marks on it unless the makers mark was already on the item. If the assayer hallmarked an item that didn't already...
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:31 am
- Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
- Topic: Spoon and Fork Set, Russian?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3099
Re: Spoon and Fork Set, Russian?
Hi,
Are you able to post a more close up picture of the marks? Then you will get better answers. :-)
Regards,
Piette
Are you able to post a more close up picture of the marks? Then you will get better answers. :-)
Regards,
Piette
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:56 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Firm of Sazikov
- Replies: 79
- Views: 37963
Re: Firm of Sazikov
Hi all, Postnikov's story also made me laugh! On a side note, I am sure I read somewhere (it might even have been on this forum where I read it!) that a few years ago a big auction house sold a 'Fabergé Imperial egg' which had the double headed imperial eagle warrant which wasn't put on items that ...
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:21 am
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Russian Tot cup? Maker please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3359
Re: Russian Tot cup? Maker please
Hi Ralf1e,
I only commented on the marks. I am not sure about the item itself, although it looks good to me. Another member will no doubt be along soon to tell you more.
Regards,
Piette
I only commented on the marks. I am not sure about the item itself, although it looks good to me. Another member will no doubt be along soon to tell you more.
Regards,
Piette
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:13 am
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Russian Tot cup? Maker please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3359
Re: Russian Tot cup? Maker please
Hi Ralf1e, Your item has the makers mark В.И.И in rectangular cartouche which is the mark of Vasily Ivanov. http://a.imagehost.org/0432/silversmith.jpg Rough translation: Vasily Ivanovich Ivanov was the owner of a silverware factory founded in 1870. In 1897 his products made him an income of 9000...
- Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:59 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Firm of Sazikov
- Replies: 79
- Views: 37963
Re: Firm of Sazikov
Hi all, Not marks on actual items, but some information all the same: Sazikov in Moscow http://j.imagehost.org/0152/saz1.jpg Sazikov in St Petersburg http://j.imagehost.org/0195/saz2.jpg It would be interesting to see the St Petersburg mark on an actual item if anyone has an example. Regards, Piette
- Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:11 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Firm of Sazikov
- Replies: 79
- Views: 37963
Re: Firm of Sazikov
Hi Postnikov, Forgive me if I have misunderstood what you meant but, are you saying that the double headed imperial eagle was never in a circular cartouche, and that the cartouche was always the shape of the eagle? Or is this only the case with Sazikov? Or only the case with Sazikov in Moscow? I am ...
- Sat Jan 08, 2011 2:39 pm
- Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
- Topic: russian napkin ring
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3459
Re: russian napkin ring
Hi Victoria,
Welcome to the forums.
For various reasons, I would say that this item is of very dubious origin and so I agree with silverport. It is not Russian, but a more modern fake.
Regards,
Piette
Welcome to the forums.
For various reasons, I would say that this item is of very dubious origin and so I agree with silverport. It is not Russian, but a more modern fake.
Regards,
Piette
- Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:42 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Silver Salt Cellar
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3245
Re: Silver Salt Cellar
Hi Juke & Qrt.S,
Thank you for the confirmation about this item and for the information on the shovel mark - it is quite interesting.
Regards,
Piette
Thank you for the confirmation about this item and for the information on the shovel mark - it is quite interesting.
Regards,
Piette
- Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:57 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Silver Salt Cellar
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3245
Silver Salt Cellar
Hi all, I am wondering if this silver salt cellar is genuine or not - to me it looks good. In my opinion, the engraving looks good under the loupe and the hallmarks look fine. It measures about 4cm in diameter and 2.5cm in height. I believe this is the masters mark of Alexander Ivanovich Sparyashkin...
- Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:35 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Sazikov vs Saltykov
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2912
Re: Sazikov vs Saltykov
Hi Postnikov,
Wether Sazikov or Saltykov, they are still beautiful objects and you are very lucky to own them :-)
Regards,
Piette
Wether Sazikov or Saltykov, they are still beautiful objects and you are very lucky to own them :-)
Regards,
Piette
- Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:31 pm
- Forum: French Silver
- Topic: Can anyone identify this maker?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3274
Re: Can anyone identify this maker?
Hi Pat,
It is Charles Murat - sorry for the blurry pictures! Under a loupe the mark looks just like Murats :-)
Do you know where I will be able to find any info on this maker? In the mean time, I am looking for information.
Regards,
Piette
It is Charles Murat - sorry for the blurry pictures! Under a loupe the mark looks just like Murats :-)
Do you know where I will be able to find any info on this maker? In the mean time, I am looking for information.
Regards,
Piette
- Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:32 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Firm of Sazikov
- Replies: 79
- Views: 37963
Re: Firm of Sazikov
Ivan, bear in mind - this auction house shows no hallmarks, do they? Do they have any proof that the history of this item is as described?
As Postnikov once wisely told me - "Never trust the seller - only what you know"
Regards,
Piette
As Postnikov once wisely told me - "Never trust the seller - only what you know"
Regards,
Piette