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Thank you very much Theoderich.
That is very helpful and great to know.

Hello, I believe this spoon was made in the city of Ulm, Germany. It is 19cm long and weighs 54g. It is inscribed as a birth gift to Johann Heinrich Stiefelmeyer. He was born in Rochester NY 11 May 1853. He died in Baden, Ontario 25 Mar 1920 (15 minute drive from where I live). I am attempting to de...

Those are fascinating photos Cheryl, It is quite amazing what can be made from a coin by a skilled craftsperson. Thanks for your posts.

Thank you very much for your responses. The information was very helpful. What a strange utensil, the Victorians had such a wide range of one purpose tools. Thanks!
Justin

Hello, I am wondering if anyone can help me identify where this tongue scraper was made. It appears to be silver, but has no hallmarks. It is decorated with various designs which made me think likely Mexican or South American. I am also curious if anyone has any idea how old it is. https://www.925-1...

Thanks also for the suggestion on the reference book. I have just ordered a copy.
Justin

I am very excited that it appears to be authentic, if anyone thinks otherwise please let me know, I like to know if items in my collection are real or not. I found it at a thrift store, and when I picked it up my heart skipped a beat. I didn't know what it was, but it just felt right! I was so excit...

Thank you legrandmogol. That is very helpful. Now I have a new lead to track down. Thanks to your info I was able to find this post with similar markings. http://925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42667 And a second with a more detailed hallmark. http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&...

Hello, I am unsure whether this item is silver or not, so I am posting it in the silverplate category. https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg This item has me very confused. If anyone can give me any advise at all it would be very much appreciated! Thanks in ad...

Thank you Phil for all your help on my posts!
All the best,
Justin

Hello, This silver spoon has me a little confused. It is marked ?W, King, Lion passant, Newcastle, Crowned leopard, Y . The year date in particular puzzles me since there are several almost identical Y hallmarks for Newcastle. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg...

Hello again, I have this sugar shovel and have had difficulty determining who the maker was. It is marked Leopard, lion passant, R (1852 I believe), Queen Victoria. I think the makers mark might be Charles Rawlings and William Summers, but it seems to have an unusual half moon above it? Any help wou...

Hello, I have these three serving spoons and serving knife and had a few questions for the forum. They are marked Leopard (london), lion passant, K (1845), Queen Victoria, GA (George William Adams). The marks I am curious about are next to the maker marks seen on each item. On the one there is sort ...

Hello everyone, This is my first post to the forum. I recently purchased these two identical serving spoons and was wondering if I could get your opinions. They are both marked lion passant, crowned leopard (London), N (1808 I believe), and King George III (assuming it is 1808). The makers mark is o...