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Indeed a mystery. It is a nice beaker with good engravings. I believe the beaker to be 17th century and made in Amsterdam. Unfortunately the foot has been added later. The Russian inscription, what does it say, has it any meaning, can it be translated into English? The maker's mark is unknown to me....

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/IrVD30.jpg It is German, right side image you find the crown and crescent moon, the "crowned P" see: Hanau, Georg Roth Co. https://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_hanau_marks_01.html "0.800", and "M.R" retailers mark and perha...

Thanks and the weight?


Peter.

Box .5) Loderein box in the shape of a cabinet https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/xYkce6.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/lGUarg.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/swLWSM.jpg This box made by Goedhart is also the form of a cabinet. On the curve...

Good day to you too, https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/YOfOSM.png Perhaps a reminder of the Dutch Tulip Mania; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/HGR2ag.png Yes, the foot could be a later attachment. What are the sizes of this ...

Box .4) Loderein box in the shape of a cabinet https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/govdxD.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/mlceo1.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/nac6iX.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/VGCOzP.jpg Loderein...

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/aQUDbK.jpg Indeed pseudo marks. Dutch pseudo marks used in accordance with the number(#) in the little red book of K. A. Citroen titled; V alse Zilvermerken in Nederland . VB pseudo maker’s mark(#357), pseudo town mark Deventer(#548), lion passant c...

Hi Solo, Hanging overblown tulip. To me it appears the bottom of your cup has been replaced or tampered with. The town mark, to me looks OK for Amsterdam, 17th century, year letter L for 1673, the maker's mark unclear, could be R(?) perhaps tampered with, and unidentified. What can you tell us about...

Hi, Please read what has been written. XRF test does not work on silver plated items. A silver test, including an acid test, only works if you remove some of of the top coat of the plated silver. Make sure you scratch deep enough. Why not have it tested by an auction house, pawn shop or billion deal...

Hi, welcome to the forum. Silver, see Dutch silver. Maker's mark; V.K. within G or horseshoe, frame shape 2 conjoined vases for; Gerritsen & van Kempen n.v. Zeist around 1926/? (1961), year letter V for 1930. For the Dutch hallmarks : https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028 ...

Box.3) https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/aZGAwX.jpg Lady Justice (Latin: Iustitia) Loderein box, on the lid "Justice ( Latin Iustitia), as a naked woman with sword and scales” . Lady picks fruit https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/WaiisH.jpg Good harvest https://i...

Hi Erik, Yes, it could be an anchor but I believe it not to be for Birmingham, could be fantasy/pseudo marks. The style of the lamp base with the little putti pulling at garlands, for me points to Germany or Italy, likely one of a pair of table lights. If we know the silver standard/fineness it coul...

Hi, Thermo portable XRF devices are reliable according to a study and test but there are a few exceptions to this study. They do not recommend using portable XRF analysis on gold-filled jewelry, gold bars, and bullions. If it is used, they strongly suggest that a secondary analysis is done just to e...

Hi, welcome to the forum, a candle stick, converted into a electrical table light? And perhaps Italian?

Peter.

Hi, thanks, the weight compared to the length is correct for this type of ornamental spoon. I am waiting for some feedback regarding this spoon of one of my sparring partners. What can you tell about the provenance of this spoon, has it been a family piece?

Enjoy the festive season.

Peter.

Dirk Goedhart , registered silversmith 1782-1816, maker's mark heart-flaming. Born in Gouda 1755, married in 1786 to Steventje Pansier. Died after 1816. Maker of small silver items; stamped/embossed loderein boxes, small snuff boxes and needle cases. From 1812 he is also mentioned as a travelling m...

Hi Ringo,

While you are at it, could you please give us the exact length and weight of the spoon. Thanks.

Peter.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/xtE3w5.jpg The fig-shaped bowl merges directly into the flat molded stem. The stem is crowned by a double profile edge and a flower bud. This type of spoon was only made in the cities of Enhuizen and Hoorn. The maker's mark is possibly a bell (?), f...

Hi Ringo, My opinion an original old spoon, made in the Dutch city of Hoorn. The town mark is based on the coat of arms a music horn on a bow. See: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028 The year letter is not clear to me, could be a D ?, the faded mark is the provincial standa...

Hi Ag2012,
To play the ball. Please show us the entry of this 2nd dish of Samson fighting the lion. I tried the address given without positive result. Thanks for your cooperation.

Peter.