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Hi Peter, Dendriet and AG2012 Big thanks for this journey and all contributions which lead to this determination which I am very pleased with. In the meantime I have shown the pricket candle ( candelabrum has multiple arms) to some people specialized in candlesticks to see what info can be added and...

I meant the possibility that when the item was made it could have been without the pricket and used as Religious bowl for oils.

Hi Peter, AG2012 & Dendriet - Big thanks for your effort and teamwork ! We are certainly getting closer. @ Peter; Slight cleaning of the marks did not improve much as the black takes care for some contrast. I have added the new picture. I used a little toothpaste (old grandfathers tip..) works g...

Hi, Agree pros/cons have to be explored. Patination is a study on itself. I would like to add next to pH of the soil, the amount of oxygen in the soil has an effect as well. There are areas in Holland were circumstances in >1 m depth are practically oxygen free. Medieval Pewter can come out shining ...

Hi Peter, Enclosed a picture of the back of the candle. The base and stem are hammered together confirm the manufacture traits of the 16th century. This candle could be made anywhere in Europe or UK as the known findspot is a Medieval trading city in Holland were artefacts and coins are found from N...

Hi Oel,

Did you find a picture of this marks in the mentioned book?
As this candle was found by a metal detectorist in the Netherlands and there is no doubt about it's authenticity. It was once in the collection of HJE van Beuningen.

Thanks

Ancelmus

Dear Oel,

Thank you so much for this info. I once heard about the existence of ('Antique') fake marks on Dutch silver which can be very tricky as being applied for century's. It's time to invest in some books...

Ancelmus

Thanks Dendriet,

I don't know much about the characteristics of the early marks and It might not be Delft, let's see what other experts come up with.The marks should contain the answers.

Hi, Hereunder pictures show a small silver pricket candlestick, according to the type it should date from the late16th- early 17th century. It's small size (9cm height) indicates it's possibly a travel candlestick. There are 3 marks to be identified; a crowned shield which looks like the Delft coat ...

Hi, I am puzzled with one hallmark on a Dutch silver tobacco box from the 18th century. The lid of the box is made of mother of pearl and shows a scene of 'the judgement of Paris'. The are two clear hallmarks; Stork in crowned shield (city sign of the Hague) and the other hallmark looks like a V of ...