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by piette
Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Pair of sugar tongs - silver-gilded nielloed
Replies: 21
Views: 5245

Re: Pair of sugar tongs - silver-gilded nielloed

Very nicely made tongs! Lovely design and beautiful work!

Sam
by piette
Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Glazed back of enamel
Replies: 2
Views: 1936

Re: Glazed back of enamel

Hi AG2012, Can you please post a photograph of the front of the brooch? As you mentioned, sometimes a counter enamel was used on the back of certain pieces during the enamelling process. I have seen a number of objects were counter enamel has been used or not used without clear reason why, for examp...
by piette
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:09 pm
Forum: Silver Jewelry - Single Image
Topic: Unknown French Maker's Mark
Replies: 4
Views: 4019

Re: Unknown French Maker's Mark

Thank you for the suggestion! I don't think the piece is by Aucoc, it is too early for him I believe. I would say circa 1870.

Thank you -
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by piette
Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: Silver Jewelry - Single Image
Topic: Unknown French Maker's Mark
Replies: 4
Views: 4019

Unknown French Maker's Mark

Hello all -

I wonder if you can help me identify a French maker's mark on a piece of jewellery please. Unfortunately I do not have a photograph of the whole item at the moment, only one of the mark. It appears to be L over A in a lozenge.

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Thank you all very much!

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by piette
Sat Dec 21, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Assay master and date mark
Replies: 7
Views: 3325

Assay master and date mark

Hello all - I have a question. The new assay charter of 1896 brought into place legislation for the new Kokoshnik mark, which would replace previous marks: 84 stamp, town mark, assayer and date mark. As we all understand, this new Kokoshnik was not actually brought into place supposedly until June 1...
by piette
Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: 18th Century Swiss goblet - marks?
Replies: 5
Views: 4204

Re: 18th Century Swiss goblet - marks?

For context, it is 19cm / 7.5" in height, and weighs about 155g.

Sam
by piette
Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: 18th Century Swiss goblet - marks?
Replies: 5
Views: 4204

Re: 18th Century Swiss goblet - marks?

Hi both of you - Thank you for the help with researching! Oel, I can't believe you identified the mark from that awful picture! Here are some more pictures of the item - any help is really appreciated. Its initialed underneath 'MD' conjoined. https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-10...
by piette
Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: 18th Century Swiss goblet - marks?
Replies: 5
Views: 4204

18th Century Swiss goblet - marks?

Hi all - I have a question regarding a piece of silver which I believe to be late 17th Century Swiss. Can anyone shed any light on the marks? One appears to be oval with some visible texture, somewhat indecipherable, and the other possibly a maker's mark? LK below a coronet. All help much appreciate...
by piette
Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: Irish Hallmarks
Topic: Unknown makers mark
Replies: 3
Views: 8810

Re: Unknown makers mark

Hi Phil -

Thanks so much. Could I ask what the source is? I did check your website, but had no luck! Don't have any of my usual resource books to hand at the moment so I'm a bit stuck in a rut!

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by piette
Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:30 am
Forum: Irish Hallmarks
Topic: Unknown makers mark
Replies: 3
Views: 8810

Unknown makers mark

Hi all -

Does anyone know who this Irish maker is?

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by piette
Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Russian Fork Identification
Replies: 17
Views: 5813

Re: Russian Fork Identification

Hi all,

I thought it was against forum rules to post asking questions only with a view to selling the object immediately on auction websites! There was once a time where I received a stern ticking off and was issued with a 'board warning' for doing so.

All the best,
P
by piette
Sun Mar 06, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Unknown makers mark
Replies: 0
Views: 1416

Unknown makers mark

Hi all, Does anyone know the maker of this spoon? As far as I can tell it is a German piece dating from the late 18thC. 27cm in length and weighing 97g. http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj239/ammolithmine/656a3c10-1cfa-4e06-8091-069496ba41b3_zps29vyvkb9.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj239...
by piette
Sun Mar 06, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Help with Vesta Box
Replies: 10
Views: 5218

Re: Help with Vesta Box

Hi Trev,

The hallmark appears to be that of Pavel Ocvhinnikov.

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by piette
Fri Feb 26, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Articulated fork / spoon serving tongs
Replies: 3
Views: 2840

Re: Articulated fork / spoon serving tongs

Hi Trev, Many thanks, this is what I thought. The pair are 9" in length, and very interestingly, are clearly made for purpose as opposed to being a rehash of an existing fork and spoon. Also worth noting is the presence of a full set of hallmarks on both the fork and the spoon, plus a heraldic ...
by piette
Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: British Hallmarks - Single Image
Topic: Unknown Dublin Makers Mark
Replies: 1
Views: 3325

Unknown Dublin Makers Mark

Hi all,

Does anyone know who this unknown Dublin silversmith is? I can't find the mark in Jackson, or anywhere online... The hallmarks are for 1838.

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Any information much appreciated.

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by piette
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: You only have to wait ten years....
Replies: 6
Views: 3688

Re: You only have to wait ten years....

Hi Goldstein,
Very nice objects, but I think you've made a little mistake here! The second object isn't actually a matchbox - it's a pocket disinfector. I'm sure Qrt.S will vouch for this ;-)) We all make mistakes.
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by piette
Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Quiz time
Replies: 20
Views: 10800

Re: Quiz time

I didn't feel there was any need at the time to show the marks as this question was about the use of the object, not who made it, when and where. I will post clear photos tomorrow when I have the objects to hand.

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by piette
Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Quiz time
Replies: 20
Views: 10800

Re: Quiz time

The marks on the pieces are exactly as they should be. Warsaw 1908-17, Piotr Latkowski.

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