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by dw171
Tue Feb 11, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Probably French Silver Coffee Pot
Replies: 7
Views: 2534

Re: Probably French Silver Coffee Pot

I'm not sure what the repair is made of. It does test as silver, but I don't know what purity. There's a screw protruding from base that's not apparent from the pictures. I've never seen a coffee pot with a screw sticking out so why I said the repair probably explains the screw in base.
by dw171
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:55 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Probably French Silver Coffee Pot
Replies: 7
Views: 2534

Re: Probably French Silver Coffee Pot

Here's a picture of the repair, probably explains the screw. There are no other marks anywhere. I'm positive its silver, but haven't tested it. Its lightweight with numerous small dents, easy to bend, all typical of silver.
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by dw171
Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Probably French Silver Coffee Pot
Replies: 7
Views: 2534

Re: Probably French Silver Coffee Pot

Thanks, that at least gives me a place to start looking.
by dw171
Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Probably French Silver Coffee Pot
Replies: 7
Views: 2534

Probably French Silver Coffee Pot

I need help identifying the hallmarks on the coffee pot. I believe its French, there's other very similar designed pieces that are French. I don't recognize the hallmarks, one being a flower, the other an odd symbol. They could possibly be a city assay mark. There's not much readily available info o...
by dw171
Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Danish Silver Mouse Spoon?
Replies: 2
Views: 2769

Re: Danish Silver Mouse Spoon?

Thanks, I couldn't match it to any Chinese maker's listed on here so far.
by dw171
Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Danish Silver Mouse Spoon?
Replies: 2
Views: 2769

Danish Silver Mouse Spoon?

I bought a large lot of silverware and almost all of it was Danish. I haven't seen Danish marks like this, but I don't know where else to start. Top mark looks like crossed swords with a crown on top and the bottom mark is too illegible for me to read. Its a very well made and detailed spoon. Its ab...
by dw171
Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:08 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: German Silver Charger 18th/19th Century?
Replies: 6
Views: 7802

Re: German Silver Charger 18th/19th Century?

Thanks, its only lost a few grams of weight over the years at 1138 grams.
by dw171
Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: German Silver Charger 18th/19th Century?
Replies: 6
Views: 7802

Re: German Silver Charger 18th/19th Century?

wow thank you both. I've never seen Italian silver before the late 19th century with the more typical hallmarks. can you explain how the numbers correspond to the weight? it's 40 regular ounces.
by dw171
Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: German Silver Charger 18th/19th Century?
Replies: 6
Views: 7802

German Silver Charger 18th/19th Century?

I bought this at an estate sale. Its 13.75" wide and very heavy. Its engraved on back 3 4 13, which I think might be April 3, 1813. It has a partial city hallmark. I think its crossed keys or axes with crown on top. Maker's mark looks like MA or some combination or WV. Does anyone recognize the...
by dw171
Sun Mar 10, 2019 4:30 pm
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: R Parker eagle back spoon
Replies: 4
Views: 6520

Re: R Parker eagle back spoon

sure, will this work?

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by dw171
Fri Mar 08, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: R Parker eagle back spoon
Replies: 4
Views: 6520

R Parker eagle back spoon

I would like help identifying the silversmith of this spoon. I think its signed R Parker, which doesn't show in any reference site / book I've looked at. I think its probably from the 18th century with the style monogram and spoon construction. Any help is appreciated. https://i.imgur.com/YBoU6oB.jp...
by dw171
Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:38 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: 1730's coin silver spoons?
Replies: 9
Views: 9023

1730's coin silver spoons?

I picked up these spoons at a sale. I believe they are dated 1730 or 1731 on front. I'm having trouble identifying the maker or even reading the mark. The last two letters are definitely "DE", but the first is too worn, possibly "I,S, or J". One of them appears to have an additio...
by dw171
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Arts & Crafts Smiths ~ American Handwrought after-1900
Topic: Sterling by Rhoda spoon
Replies: 1
Views: 11513

Sterling by Rhoda spoon

I bought a set of 12 spoons marked this way. They're about 5 7/8" long and a little over 1 oz each. They feel like they're from the arts and crafts period with the hammered finish. I haven't been able to find a silversmith that used this mark. I saw there's a Rhoda Wager, but I believe her stuf...
by dw171
Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: Coin Silver Salt Spoon Deer/Stag Hallmark
Replies: 3
Views: 8361

Coin Silver Salt Spoon Deer/Stag Hallmark

I need help identifying the hallmark on this spoon. All that remains is a deer/stag hallmark. There may have been more to it, but its too worn to tell. Any help is appreciated.
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by dw171
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: FG shield or harp hallmark
Replies: 5
Views: 3738

Re: FG shield or harp hallmark

thank you all very much
by dw171
Fri Sep 15, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: FG shield or harp hallmark
Replies: 5
Views: 3738

FG shield or harp hallmark

I can't figure out the country or maker this spoon is from. The hallmark looks like a shield or harp with the initials FG. Does anyone know where this is from? Spoon is a little more than 5 1/2" long. A light scratch test and tests as silver, I would say at least 800 silver. Thanks https://i.im...
by dw171
Sat May 13, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dutch Tea Caddy 18th Century?
Replies: 3
Views: 2806

Re: Dutch Tea Caddy 18th Century?

Yep, I checked Hanau silver marks and it was made by Friedrich Reusswig early 1900's.
by dw171
Sat May 13, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dutch Tea Caddy 18th Century?
Replies: 3
Views: 2806

Re: Dutch Tea Caddy 18th Century?

Wasn't sure how to edit first post, but here's a closer picture of the hallmarks

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by dw171
Sat May 13, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Dutch Tea Caddy 18th Century?
Replies: 3
Views: 2806

Dutch Tea Caddy 18th Century?

I'm having trouble identifying these marks. Its a tea caddy with the 4 seasons on each side. The marks are lion (no crown or number), crown "R" or "B", and a fleur de lis. No other marks present. My best guess was its Dutch silver marks. Could anyone help identify them? Thanks ht...
by dw171
Fri Feb 03, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Need help with sterling bon bon scoop
Replies: 0
Views: 1619

Need help with sterling bon bon scoop

Bought this in a group of bon bon scoops. The mark seems like Fisher's mark, but more compact. I think they only make holloware though. Its either an "S" or "F" with a crown. Anyone recognize the mark? I thought I knew the mark when I bought it, but upon further research, its not...

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