Tom, thanks so much for taking the time to post this. It sheds more light on things for me and gives me some good pointers for more info. Wish our library was as good as yours seems to be:)
Hello all:) I shall try to describe things as best I can. The sponsor mark is contained within a retangular shield. It reads B.M.L. The lettering is 'straight' i.e., not cursive and quite a bold typeface. Similar to a bold Times New Roman. For example the 'L' almost has a 'hat' on the top of it, alm...
Thanks so much for your quick reply. What I think you're saying is that this is a fake?:( I am inclined to agree with you, the 'modern' 925 marks seem to suggest it's not as old as it's trying to appear. The only thing is that the reverse of the spoon is very worn especially where the bowl would be ...
Hello, I am having trouble with the marks on this spoon. I'm not even sure if it's Dutch! It's approximately 8cms long and the bowl is decorated with a windmill and a little house. The end of the spoon is a ship. There are two sets of marks. On the inside of the bowl is what I think is the maker's m...