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Thanks for a very stimulating discussion. Rest assured that I love these spoons despite their flaws. I do consider the letters detracting and not integral to these pieces, but, as I said before, I would never consider having them removed if the process meant harming the integrity of each spoon. Nor ...

Following on from Kerangoumar's thread on silver alterations ( Altered Silver ), I wonder what you all think about current techniques of removing or covering engravings on silverware? Personally, I am hesitant to have such work done - not least because it's my impression that there's still a risk th...

Thanks Miles - I'll be happy to!

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Mikael
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I certainly agree that it is sometimes adds to the interest of a piece that it was made for a specific event - such as a marriage. Naturally, pieces which relate to one's own ancestors have tremendous sentimental value. However, I would never add my own initals to silver. I do have many pieces which...

I'm astonished to read such ingratitude. There was absolutely nothing snooty about the administrator's replies at all - his posts were clearly intended to help you get assistance from the forum members. Why else would he bother? The beauty of this forum (the existence of which, by the way, is entire...

Wow, that was fast - thanks ever so much!

Mikael

I recently acquired this salt sellar. It is 2 1/4" tall and 2 7/8" wide. The clear crystal insert appears to be original (?). http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/7/20422300533.jpg http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/7/20422232436.jpg One of the legs bears the monogram 'DC' or 'DAC': http://img2.putfil...

Hello Byron, I'm no expert and hope someone else will spot your post who knows about spoons from the Roman era. My advice would be to always examine the piece in real life and focus on the patina and any corroded parts, which may give clues about the age. Flaws can also indicate genuine pieces. Of c...

Cheryl's points made me have a look at this little spoon in my collection: http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10209265772.jpg It's a replica of a Roman spoon found in Bath. It measures about 3 3/4" and was made by Richard Comyns in London in 1985. http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10209265775.jpg Th...

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Thank you both for sharing your insights. Not Arts & Craft but reproductions of Roman pieces... Very interesting!

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Mikael

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10121082291.jpg http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10121082141.jpg http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10121082217.jpg Two spoons; Arts & Craft and clearly related. The smaller spoon (on a black background) is about 5 ½” long and the larger one (on a red background) so...

OK -- thanks Tom!

Mikael

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10112083796.jpg I have been wondering about this bowl for a long time. It's like a big cup (the bowl is about 4 1/2" wide and 2" tall), but the rim is scallopped and wouldn't be nice drinking from, so it may be intended for some other use or be entirely dec...

So the leopard is strictly speaking a lion? Fascinating... and it does makes sense, I suppose.

Mikael
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Sorry - for some reason I got my big cats wrong! It is of course a Leopard, as Tom said, not a panther...

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Mikael
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Excellent information - thank you both. The used resin approach is worth considering - there is something very satisfying about using original materials.

Best wishes,
Mikael
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It took a while to finish this project because I had to order a suitable glue online and then wait for it to arrive. However, I was off to a good start. http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/3/8620520523.jpg http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/3/8620520627.jpg I placed the knives in a jar and poured hot water ove...

Dear Tom, I wonder if you could tell us the story behind http://www.925-1000.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - what made you start it, etc. I can say it's now a daily source of information for me and - judging from the user testimonies when the site was closed because of the spam ...

Hello Judith,

You can also try comparing your maker's mark to the ones listed on the following page:

London Makers' Marks 2

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Mikael
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Ahh... is it an inkwell?

Mikael
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