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hey. thanks for any pointers. it really has me stumped. i keep searching!

in terms of being sure it is silver - I am an auctioneer - I handle hundreds of KG of silver a year so mainly it is a 'feel' thing but also I have tested with acid and a strong magnet that does the soft damped 'slide' thing ...

:::: There were Italian companies specializing in the "antique style" which made silver objects in the 20th century with pseudo-hallmarks which are similar enough to your hallmarks to warrant an investigation into certain Italian makers who specialized in the "antique style" ::::::::::


thanks ...

Double stamped to the base at random orientaions with the same mark

weighs around 2kg

I am pretty damn sure it is solid silver (tests good throughout, feel, experience)

The construction is ornate and fine on the top and sides but a little crude underneath. The base looks to have been hammered ...