HELLO
When, where & by whom was this silver bowl made? it's hallmarked B R, a symbol, the letter P & 925 silver.
It's heavy gauge silver & weighs 103 grams. The cartouche around the makers name is repeated on the inside of the bowl.
Thanks.
Silver bowl, need help to id.
Re: Silver bowl, need help to id.
Could the cartouche be part of the map of Estonia? See the coat of arms of Estonia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coat_ ... stonia.svg
Oel.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coat_ ... stonia.svg
Oel.
Re: Silver bowl, need help to id.
They are the marks of Bruce Russell of Guernsey.
Trev.
Trev.
Re: Silver bowl, need help to id.
Thanks Trev as always you are quick & helpful.
Re: Silver bowl, need help to id.
I have difficulties in imagining the "map" being Estonia. The coat of arms undoubtedly reminds of the old Estonian silver mark with three lions used around the turn of the century, but ---? However, the other marks have nothing to do with Estonian silver marks from that period. I think it is a pure coincident, not Estonian made.
Re: Silver bowl, need help to id.
The map is of Guernsey, where Russell works. His maker's mark is also in that shape.
I think the date letter P is for 1989.
Miles
I think the date letter P is for 1989.
Miles