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Hi - Can anyone help identify the marks on this large buckle, which I believe may be French. From its style I would say it dates from around 1800. It measures 120mm x 65mm. The maker's mark is partially struck with the letters W A or N A with a device between visible at the bottom. The other marks a...

Hi - Here is a slightly better pic of the maker's mark. I still cannot clearly see any of the letters. Thanks again for your help. John

Thank you Maurice and Zilver. I will try and get a better picture of the makers mark in natural light on the weekend. I guess Jacques-Louis Berger would make the cup circa 1820. Thanks again. John

Many thanks Maurice - I will have another look the makers mark and get back. John

Hi all - I am confused by these marks on this French beaker, which seem to contradict each other. The beaker is about 77mm high and 75 mm in diameter. The marks appear to be as follows: on base 1: Female head facing forward with P on her right shoulder, I believe for 1793. 2: Bearded man facing righ...

Many thanks Maurice - this is really interesting. I have found reference to a Haitian French Colonial spoon, on an American auction site, unfortunately no picture of the marks - see picture and description below (apologies for quality of pic). However regarding size of the marks, I presume that on t...

Intriguing!! I had never considered the possibility of French Caribbean or other French Colonial. Could Canada been a possibility? The marks are not huge, being approximately 8.5mm high and 5.5mm across at the base. It may not be clear in the pictures, but there is some faceting to the drop at the b...

Hi Maurice - many thanks for your considered reply. Yes, I guess we may never know the answer, but it is really interesting to know that there are other identified pieces with the same or similar marks. The size of the marks are certainly larger than the usual 19th century French marks, and look of ...

Hi All - I tried on the forum a few years ago to get identification of maker and approximate date of this French spoon, but without success. Maybe time to try again! It is a large basting spoon, 333 mm long and weighing 186 grams. It is stamped 3 times with the makers mark, there are no other marks....

Thanks for trying Maurice and Zilver2 - your efforts much appreciated. John

Hello Maurice, I am sorry my description of the letters of the name is not very good. The only part of the name that I am quite confident with is: POULIOU. The letters before this are not at all clear. I have had another close look at the maker's mark under a loupe, but cannot see another letter. Th...

Many thanks for the information, Maurice. I have attached photographs of both ends of the snake handle. The owners name is very unclear but my best attempt is: J buy D POULIOU. Regards John https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg

Hi - can anyone help identify the marks on this silver wine taster. The quality of the marks and my photographs are not brilliant but the marks are: on the rim, a man's head facing left. On the base, what seems to be a woman's head facing right with a 2 above in a deformed oval stamp. Makers mark P ...

Hi All - an interesting silver item that looks a little like a chatelaine holder or possibly would have a belt slipping through it. With a silver loop to presumably hang or tie things from. This loop hangs from a heavy cast silver hand. The hallmarks are P, IO (makers mark?) or possibly 10 and M. It...

Many thanks Oel - great to get some good news!! John

Hi Oel. Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge. I shall remain hopeful that it is genuine, but am aware of the pitfalls. Would be great if the maker could be identified. As always, much appreciated. John

Hi - Can anyone help with the marks on this presumably Dutch spoon. It is 18cm long and has a ridged rat tail to the bowl. The back of the bowl has an assay scrape ? It has 4 marks: Amsterdam town mark, top bit of rampant lion, date letter c or e and makers mark. There is also an engraved device wit...

Could Herman Brouer, Trondheim C1700 be another possibility? Regards John

Thanks again Trev - much appreciated!

Wow - that was quick. Thanks Trev. Regards John