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Hello
I would like to identify this chalice. It doesn't seem Italian to me, but I don't know which other country. Maybe Spanish?



Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks for attention
Amena

Hi,
The mark on the left looks looks like the coat of arms of Madrid (a bear and a tree).
Regards

Thank you for your contribution, AG2012. It seems that the clues lead to Spain, but at the moment there is no evidence ...
Regards
Amena

I couldn't see the marks earlier but I think your piece is from Belgium. I would ask Peter (OEL) as he is very knowledgeable on silver from the lowlands.

From my limited resources I think it's from Brussels to be more exact but again I would wait for more knowledgeable members to comment.

Hi,

Brussels, I do not thinks so. I fail to see the lion rampant and the head of St. Michiel with the cross .
For 18th century Brussels silver see:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... ls#p134227

The mark in the middle, 2nd mark could it be a deformed hand(?) for Antwerpen .
Unfortunately I have no access to my library.


Peter

Hi Amena,

Not Antwerpen but Mechelen.

Back home and checked my library. The book Silver in Belgium 1500-1800 by Piet Baudouin, Pierre Colman & Dorsan Goethals shows it is the town mark of Mechelen (Malines); the city coat of arms, a pale with a shield bearing an eagle, is in use from the end of the 15th century



The year letter for 1775; 75 crowned is as it should be for Mechelen 1775

The maker's mark could be a beaker/vase/flower pot and perhaps for Antoon de Raedt (1727-1818) . Waiting for confirmation by Diva.


Best,

Peter

Yes, confirmed maker's mark a beaker/cup or mortar(?) for Antoon de Readt
http://www.divaantwerp.be/nl/collection ... l:de-raedt#


Gratitude;
Dr. Wim Nys
Head of Collections and Research DIVA, Museum voor Edelsmeedkunst, Juwelen en Diamant in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Belgium
DIVA. Antwerp Home of Diamonds.


Peter.

Hi Peter .
Your knowledge is really great !
Thanks for the comprehensive answer.
Amena