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Hi

I think this is the mark of John Lampfert, London 1769.

Martin

Thank you both for the replies. The decoration is very similar to the piece you show AG2012.

Thanks Again
Martin

Hi

In my opinion it is a crude attempt to attribute a piece to that of Napolean Bonaparte, I doubt a piece of this quality would ever have belonged to him, however lets see what others think.

Regards
Martin

Hi I have this milk jug which appears to have the markings of the 13th Artel. My knowledge of Russian silver is limited and particularly so about the work of the different Artels. The piece looks and feels right to me, but I would be grateful for the opinions of others on the authenticity of the ite...

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Look here on the site http://www.925-1000.com/fx_pPoussielgue.html

Martin

Hi Trev

Possibly an unrecorded mark of Charles Hougham?

Martin

Hi

I have done the acid test at room temperature and also on the end of the bowl where it has worn down through use. This would obviously expose the inner material of the spoon and it still tests as silver.

Martin

Probably a christening gift to a person with a lot of names.

Martin

What we English would call a bon bon dish?

Martin

Hi Goldstein,

The 2nd image in your 1st post looks like a beautifuuly made item, do you know what its function was?

Martin

Thank you very much for this information.

Martin

Hi

Could somebody please help me in identifying the maker of this French silver beaker, GB separated by a flower.

Many Thanks
Martin

How long is it?

Martin

Hi

I think what you describe as a bell is a rubbed letter A. I believe this is the mark of Louis Angee.

Martin

Thanks guys, the makers mark doesn't really look like anything that I can distinguish.

Martin

Another image of the mark as there was a blemish on my camera lens affecting the image.

Hi This cigarette case is identically marked on both interior sides with the marks in the 3rd image and on the thumbpiece with AA as shown in the 2nd image. I think it may be Austrian but am unsure, I would welcome the opinion of other members who may be able to point me in the right direction. Many...

Once again wolfgang, many thanks for your help.

Martin

Hi

I believe this is an as yet unidentified makers silver plate mark, most likely of Sheffield origin.

Martin

Many thanks for taking the time to reply wolfgang, I have attached an image of the minerva head.

Martin