Not even sure what this item is... a small bowl? Ashtray? It's ~13cm wide.
The mark looks like CHRISTOPH WIDMANN, except the C closes all the way around the W. Also, the style seems earlier to me. Any info on the item would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Bowl? Ashtray? Help ID .800 German silver item and maker
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Re: Bowl? Ashtray? Help ID .800 German silver item and maker
Hi,
Yes,it`s Christoph Widmann, Pforzheim.The imperfection in the mark (arrow) gives the impression of closed ``C``.
An example of his mark bellow.The style of the 16th-17th century silver, embossed with foliage and fruits.Very popular second half 19th century (e.g. Hanau) but also later.
It`s a bowl, (candy dish).
Regards
Yes,it`s Christoph Widmann, Pforzheim.The imperfection in the mark (arrow) gives the impression of closed ``C``.
An example of his mark bellow.The style of the 16th-17th century silver, embossed with foliage and fruits.Very popular second half 19th century (e.g. Hanau) but also later.
It`s a bowl, (candy dish).
Regards
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Re: Bowl? Ashtray? Help ID .800 German silver item and maker
Thank you AG for the confirmation and detailed response. Cheers!