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Hi -
after the retirement of K. Malcz, T. Werner was his successor. He used the same trademark - the anchor.




Goldstein

Hi -

Here an example how it should be. The maker is Jefrem Jevdokimov 1836-1856, PL # 2436 (unknown maker) but known by name now.





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Hi Ag2012 - I have no clue how the rest of this object could have looked - I can not immagine a salver or platter as stand. That gives no sense and I do not remember having seen anything like that in the past. Even if it is part of several pieces it have to be hallmarked correct. Just remember coffe...

Hi Qrt.S - some threads ago we agreed to deal civilized with each other. Now you start again with accusations and insinuations. What for? Believe me - cooperation leads much further. All you wrote has long been known, discussed and provided properly. Why repeating it again and again? What is wrong w...

Hi Qrt.S -
one of the reasons why I always provide sources (PL # 2104) - you at once can detect typos!
It would be nice if you could do the same - I am mainly are here to learn...not to believe.

Goldstein

Hi -
the motif on the tongs looks like later added - the sunburst is typical for representing Latvian mythological or legendary figures.




Goldstein

Hi -
here is what I see:

Townmark Moscow 1834/35, PL # 2008
Assayer: Dubrovnik,Nikolaj 1822-1855, PL # 2104
Maker:Lavrov, Martin 1821-1838, PL # 2662

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Hi all - if you are after enamel sugar tongs you must pay attention to certain details. As they are quite rare and very sought after - they are of course copied. Mostly plain, original (no problems with the marks!) sugar tongs are used and then subsequently provided with enamelled "shells"...

Hi Juke - I understand your point of view in princible! But please consder that there were enamelmasters/silversmiths of different quality. You can not compare Schischkin with Saltikov, Klingert or Ovtschinnikov. See examples: Saltikov https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg Klingert https://www.925-...

Hi Juke - I do not know how experienced you are in handling and assessing Russian enamel, particularly the enamel of Schaposchnikov. I could just say - your opinion against my opinion - end of the conversation - to each his own. Because I believe in the tremendous information potential of this forum...

Not bad for one who has only a book from Traina and Watts!
So much about prejudices!

Goldstein

Hi - there are many Russian firms with well known names which produced nice enamel objects. Klingert, Khlebnikov, Sazikov, Saltikov, Ovtschinnikov etc. to name a few. Schaposchnikov, Sergej 1897-1908 was an excellent enamel maker, whose objects are very hard to find. His kovshi are famous. Here some...

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Hi all - Karol Filip Malcz was one of the most famous silversmiths in Warsaw. Not necessarily my collection area but still very interesting in contrast to the Russian and Baltic silver. Here are some objects which over the years came into my possession. https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg Ashtray...

Hi Dad -
Thanks for the correction! It is a blessing that the forum has a knowing member in Russia!

Goldstein

Hi Alex -
many thanks for your book suggestions. In Germany not easy to get - but will try my Russian friends.

Goldstein

Hi Dad - what ever you see - actual it is AP - a little crippelt. But not K3! At a meeting of collectors of Baltic silver in the "House of the Balts" in Detmold I received the following additions to A. Leistikow's book "Baltic Silver". This information is missing in her book p. 3...

Hi all - early markings with the "old" city portal Michelsen, Leopold Eduard 1847-1888, Reval https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg Schmidt,Johann Jacob 1809-1849, Riga https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg htt...

Hi Dad - another example: Riga Schepelew (Schepilow), Nikolai 1902-1919(20) Time correct punches after 1896, Kokoschnik and K3 for Riga https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg Time correct punches 1896-1908, Kokoschnik and AP for Alexandr Romanov, St. Petersburg...

Hi Dad -
now I am confused:
Assayer: Iwan Spiridonow 1873-1890 (A. Leistikow)
Schmidt, Georg Heinrich 1849 - 1893


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