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by pdx57
Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French Silver Inkwell - Mystery Marks
Replies: 0
Views: 1494

French Silver Inkwell - Mystery Marks

Old silver piece, possibly an inkwell missing the glass or ceramic insert. Would appreciate any information on the item, appears to be French but totally not sure. Two marks on the bottom, no other marks found.Thanks very much! Carlos http://stumptownusa.com/37691x.jpg http://stumptownusa.com/37691y...
by pdx57
Fri Oct 02, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dresden Silver Plate?
Replies: 12
Views: 4330

Re: Dresden Silver Plate?

Yes, weight of 615 grams. Maker attribution is to CARL DAVID SCHRÖDEL.
Thanks!
by pdx57
Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dresden Silver Plate?
Replies: 12
Views: 4330

Re: Dresden Silver Plate?

I think you are right! just found similar ones
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thank you!!
by pdx57
Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dresden Silver Plate?
Replies: 12
Views: 4330

Re: Dresden Silver Plate?

History in America is unknown, I found them in a thrift shop; they thought it was pewter. I found this photo of the Prince Bishops of Hildesheim service, looks quite large!
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by pdx57
Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dresden Silver Plate?
Replies: 12
Views: 4330

Re: Dresden Silver Plate?

Wow! Great information! I do have a second charger which is number 226 and very similar weights. No makers mark. Any clue on how to search the crest? Thanks very much!!
by pdx57
Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Silver Box-Thistle & Fleur de Lis -Scottish?
Replies: 3
Views: 4101

Re: Silver Box-Thistle & Fleur de Lis -Scottish?

THANK YOU!!
by pdx57
Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Silver Box-Thistle & Fleur de Lis -Scottish?
Replies: 3
Views: 4101

Silver Box-Thistle & Fleur de Lis -Scottish?

Round silver box with a crown on top, thistle at the bottom and two shields(signifying a marriage possibly)? Hallmarks have been a challenge can anyone identify? thanks very much! http://stumptownusa.com/Box01.jpg http://stumptownusa.com/Box02.jpg http://stumptownusa.com/Box03.jpg http://stumptownus...
by pdx57
Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dresden Silver Plate?
Replies: 12
Views: 4330

Dresden Silver Plate?

Heavy silver plate measuring 10" in diameter with zig zag assayers mark with what appears to be a Dresden mark. Can this be confirmed? Also any assistance with the meaning of the "2mr. 12lt..." inscription, the "T" mark and possibly the crest would be greatly appreciated! th...
by pdx57
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Nuremberg? silver box
Replies: 3
Views: 1828

Re: Nuremberg? silver box

Thanks very much for your help!!!
by pdx57
Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Nuremberg? silver box
Replies: 3
Views: 1828

Nuremberg? silver box

Small silver box with a repousse design and N hallmarks on both pieces. It measures 2 3/8" in diameter and stands 1 1/4" in height. Is this a Nuremberg mark and what would be the approximate age? Thanks very much!! http://stumptownusa.com/41744.jpg http://stumptownusa.com/41744d.jpg http:/...
by pdx57
Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:19 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: 18th century French Caster?
Replies: 2
Views: 2068

Re: 18th century French Caster?

Thanks very much!!!
by pdx57
Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: 18th century French Caster?
Replies: 2
Views: 2068

18th century French Caster?

Would very much appreciate help in identifying this piece. The crown G mark is possibly French 18th, the third mark appears to be a crown over an entwined K and W. Thanks very much for any help you can provide! http://stumptownusa.com/SilverCaster1.jpg http://stumptownusa.com/SilverCaster2.jpg (admi...
by pdx57
Thu May 16, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Central & South America
Topic: Spanish Colonial Item- What is it??
Replies: 2
Views: 3110

Spanish Colonial Item- What is it??

Hello Everyone, Wondering if someone knows what this item might be. It appears to be Spanish Colonial era, possibly Bolivia. It is a long silver tube with an engraved design and rhinestones. Have not been able to open the piece if indeed it is meant to be opened. It measures 16" in length. Than...
by pdx57
Thu May 16, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Possible Hanau pitcher, unknown mark
Replies: 7
Views: 4615

Possible Hanau pitcher, unknown mark

Hello Everyone! Wondering if anyone could identify this piece. It's a small pitcher standing 3.25" in height, weighing 126 grams, gilded inside and with a repousse design. The only mark on the bottom is a hammer mark preceded by the letter A and followed by the letter C. I carefully checked the...
by pdx57
Thu May 16, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Lion Passant mark without any other hallmarks
Replies: 2
Views: 2381

Re: Lion Passant mark without any other hallmarks

Thanks very much!!
by pdx57
Mon May 13, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Lion Passant mark without any other hallmarks
Replies: 2
Views: 2381

Lion Passant mark without any other hallmarks

Small silver pitcher with lid and cane wrapped handle standing 5" in total height. It has the English coat of arms on one side and a lion passant mark on the bottom, no other hallmarks. The folded seams makes me think it was handmade. Would appreciate any help regarding intended use of the pitc...
by pdx57
Sat May 11, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Old Spoon - Unknown marks
Replies: 4
Views: 3007

Re: Old Spoon - Unknown marks

Thanks everyone!!!
by pdx57
Thu May 09, 2013 7:31 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Old Spoon - Unknown marks
Replies: 4
Views: 3007

Old Spoon - Unknown marks

Old silver spoon with gold wash measuring 7.75" in length. Assume it is English, hash marks seem unusual. Marks are lion passant, leopards head, the other marks are not clear. Any help in dating the spoon would be greatly appreciated. http://www.stumptownusa.com/33106.jpg http://www.stumptownus...
by pdx57
Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:23 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Judaica Spice Tower - German marks?
Replies: 1
Views: 1510

Judaica Spice Tower - German marks?

Would appreciate any help in identifying the hallmarks on this spice tower. Are they Stuttgart 18th/19th century? The marks appear to be horses but cannot tell for sure. The other mark appears to read "Eilort" or something similar, would that be a maker? Thanks in advance for any help! htt...
by pdx57
Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:04 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Niello Tray with Reindeer Design - Finnish??
Replies: 1
Views: 2740

Niello Tray with Reindeer Design - Finnish??

We have this beautiful niello tray with a reindeer design in the center but no makers mark. Could it be Finnish?

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