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by Joerg
Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Unknown Mark on Silver Apostle Spoon
Replies: 9
Views: 1613

Re: Unknown Mark on Silver Apostle Spoon

Hi let me show you different Jezler marks. First, a mark from the late 1800, about 1880: https://abload.de/img/img_53903nkln.jpg This mark is about the same age, 1880 to 1900: https://abload.de/img/img_5394ifkf0.jpg Then here a nice small mark from around 1900 to 1920 in Art Nouveau style: https://a...
by Joerg
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help with marks on the spoons
Replies: 5
Views: 1288

Re: Help with marks on the spoons

So, both spoons are from Geneva. The spoon with PA makers mark is from Paul Aberle, 1825-1888, in Geneva since 1847. On the 3eme mark: Geneva was one of the few Swiss towns with a system to control the fineness of silver alloys used. The marking system from 1815 to 1881 was as follows: 1st standard ...
by Joerg
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help with marks on the spoons
Replies: 5
Views: 1288

Re: Help with marks on the spoons

Yes, 3rd standard, 0.800 Silver. As I wrote, I follow up later when I have access to the books.
by Joerg
Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help with marks on the spoons
Replies: 5
Views: 1288

Re: Help with marks on the spoons

Hi I am currently away from my books, so just a first shot: The spoon on the top is Swiss, ETTINER is Vettiner, the mark of Antoine-Charles Vettiner, 1818-1866, from Geneva. JJ is an early Jezler (Schaffhausen) mark, here probably only as a retailer. Date them around 1850 to 1860. More to follow. Re...
by Joerg
Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:03 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: HELP Needed; Truly No Idea About History, etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 3716

Re: HELP Needed; Truly No Idea About History, etc.

Sorry
Zeppelin Airship....
by Joerg
Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:02 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: HELP Needed; Truly No Idea About History, etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 3716

Re: HELP Needed; Truly No Idea About History, etc.

Hi
This is a Zeppeloin Airship Cocktail shaker and traveling bar, made in the late 1920ies or early 1930ies.
Most probably not sterling, but silver plated. But no disappointment. This is a great item. Such objects are highly collectible. Very nice item.
Regards
Jörg
by Joerg
Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:25 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Assistance with Interesting German Beakers
Replies: 12
Views: 2329

Re: Assistance with Interesting German Beakers

I am under the impression they are from 1979, not 1879. The marking system with crown, moon and finness in thousands was introduced 1888. The date indication is 76, very likely excluding an event in 1876 for which they were used. Could be a jubilee referring to 1876, maybe 25th anniversery or so, th...
by Joerg
Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Why ladles are so often broken ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2255

Re: Why ladles are so often broken ?

As stated in your posts, we are dealing here with improper use of the items. If you ask, why the items are used improperly, the answers go towards two different phenomena. First: The items are not properly engineered. In many items the joint between the cup and the handle is the weakest point. If yo...
by Joerg
Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Prague 1837 tobacco case
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

Re: Prague 1837 tobacco case

Looking at the two Pictures left an right as a whole, not dealing with Details, I notice the aureola, the rays. The top triumphant over the Bottom items. Right on the Bottom a crown and basilisks, representing monarchy, despotism, over which science and artisans are triumphant. Left, the keg represe...
by Joerg
Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Prague 1837 tobacco case
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

Re: Prague 1837 tobacco case

Hi I still think this is not Ferdinand I of Austria but his Father, Francis I (II). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_II,_Holy_Roman_Emperor My reasoning is as follows: When the case was made Ferdinand was alive. In 1837 it was fashionable to depict contemporary people in an mythological Environ...
by Joerg
Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Are these spoons from London? George Gray
Replies: 5
Views: 1383

Re: Are these spoons from London? George Gray

All thank you for your contribution and the clarification on the missing mark. Makes sense. Item closed. Let me spin off from the original topic, asking on the duties due in various times and countries. How much was the tax on silver in London in the late 17hunderts? And in France in the Ancien Regi...
by Joerg
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Are these spoons from London? George Gray
Replies: 5
Views: 1383

Are these spoons from London? George Gray

I have these 6 small spoons, 12 grams each. They have the Sterling lion, a date letter A, a bust (George III?) and a maker mark, first letter capital G, second letter most probably also capital G. City mark is missing. I assume they are from London, GG for George Gray and A for 1796. What do you thi...
by Joerg
Sat Feb 22, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Laurel wreath German state/city mark mystery
Replies: 7
Views: 1718

Re: Laurel wreath German state/city mark mystery

Sorry, something went wrong writing this, here again:
Hi
JJ in this font is Johann Jakob Jezler from Schaffhauisen, Switzerland. Sill in business, search for Jezler in this forum.
I do not see a connection to your spoons posted.
Regards, Jörg
by Joerg
Sat Feb 22, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Laurel wreath German state/city mark mystery
Replies: 7
Views: 1718

Re: Laurel wreath German state/city mark mystery

Hi
JJ in this font is Johasearch for >n Jakob Jezler from Schaffhauisen, Switzerland. Sill in Business, search for Jezler in this forum.
I do not see a Connection to your spoons posted.
Regards, Jörg
by Joerg
Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: What is this erased mark on this bedouin jewelery?
Replies: 0
Views: 1919

What is this erased mark on this bedouin jewelery?

I have this bedouin jewelery 30 years now. It is time to find out some information on it. Can you give me some basic information about it? How old is it? Where is it from? I think it consist of older parts, the band, and newer additions, the chain and the side pieces. Do you agree? And foremost, wha...
by Joerg
Wed Dec 18, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: DS Unknown Swiss?
Replies: 7
Views: 1717

Re: DS Unknown Swiss?

Hi
DS is David II. Schelhaas, (1822 - 1897), he is the seller, having a shop from 1861 - 1897.
Regards, Jörg
by Joerg
Wed Dec 18, 2019 5:59 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: DS Unknown Swiss?
Replies: 7
Views: 1717

Re: DS Unknown Swiss?

Hi
I am still not with my books, so the "DS" has to wait.
To your question on fineness: Yes, most probably 0.800 silver. When Stähli-Rebmann was in business 13 lot was already phased out.
Regards, Jörg
by Joerg
Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:36 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: DS Unknown Swiss?
Replies: 7
Views: 1717

Re: DS Unknown Swiss?

Hi
Yes, Switzerland, Zurich.
The flower mark is from Johann Jakob Stähli-Rebmann, from Zürich, in Business from 1886 to 1920.
We had the mark already here:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7669&hilit=Rebmann

I check on DS later when I have access to the books.

Regards
Jörg
by Joerg
Thu Nov 21, 2019 2:41 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: Face of a man, mustache
Replies: 4
Views: 1452

Re: Face of a man, mustache

Hi Sebastian The marking system in Geneva from 1815 to 1881 was as follows: 1st standard (950) an eagle head 2nd standard (875) a horse head 3rd standard (800) a lions head. Your man with mustache is a lion's head, there should be a small 3 on top of it. Finess 800. It looks your two items have diff...
by Joerg
Thu Nov 21, 2019 3:59 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: Face of a man, mustache
Replies: 4
Views: 1452

Re: Face of a man, mustache

Hi, this is Geneva, Switzerland, 19th century.
Later, once I have access to the books, I may be able to name the maker.
Regardds
Jörg

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