18t Century Saltcellar, German?

[Vantlicht]

This silver saltcellar looks German if I may believe Google lens. Could somebody confirm this? And is there somebody who could determine this cellar based on the marks? Thanks in advance!

[Theoderich]

it is Germany, Thuringia
Schmalkalden
ABH = Adam Balthasar Herdt, *18.2.1730, oo 23.April 1766

[oel]

Hi Theoderich,

Thanks for the information. The crowned S town mark of Schmalkalden, ABH for Adam Balthasar Herdt. And what would be the letter N or Z with "arrow", is it the mark of assayer or year letter?

Peter.

[huszas76]

I bet it is 12 for the fineness.
In German-speaking countries, Poland, and Hungary, the fineness was expressed in lot. mostly 12 or 13.
Best regards!
Krisztián

[oel]

I bet you are right! Thanks Krisztián.


Peter