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by tux
Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Silver of the Americas - Single Image
Topic: Mexican Cups Eagle Number + Maker
Replies: 4
Views: 188

Mexican Cups Eagle Number + Maker

Good afternoon, I'm not that experienced with Mexican silver so I hope the experts know, from what I can tell: Eagle 33 Sterling Mechden Mexico 925 Fralian? I wonder if there is a list available or explanation on the numbers inside the Eagle, I have seen all kind of numbers, but what do they mean? I...
by tux
Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: 18th Century Unicorn Snuffbox?
Replies: 4
Views: 281

Re: 18th Century Unicorn Snuffbox?

Thanks, the 2 examples Ive seen with the same shape and dimensions (only different image on the lit) noted 18th century one of them was an auction house. Great finds and info!
by tux
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:47 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: 18th Century Unicorn Snuffbox?
Replies: 4
Views: 281

Re: 18th Century Unicorn Snuffbox?

Good morning @oel Here some more information: The makers mark is struck twice, correct: Both visible when you open the box One being inside the box at the center and the other inside the top of the lit at the center The dimensions are: 7,1 x 5,3 x 1,8 cm And weight: 71,5 grams Well spotted, so it mi...
by tux
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: 18th Century Unicorn Snuffbox?
Replies: 4
Views: 281

18th Century Unicorn Snuffbox?

Ok so here we have a new project. Its a gold plated snuffbox, with only the maker W.H with a Star above. I only found one website with an identical box shape, size, weight but different image. With the only information known: An 18th century silver snuff box, WH makers mark only I dont even know the...
by tux
Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Cute but mysterious Censer
Replies: 6
Views: 1139

Re: Cute but mysterious Censer

I contacted the Cathedral and got the reply that it was probably sold as a souvenir in the Cathedral at some point. Current Botafumeiro was made in the 1970s but it was a replica of the one before that made in 1851. Since both look the same there can't be put an age on it, either way I learned a lot...
by tux
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: Portugal Ashtray
Replies: 2
Views: 874

Re: Portugal Ashtray

Funkel wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:29 am Good morning
The brand was registered in 1945, canceled in 1969 and belongs to Alexandre Pimenta, a silversmith from Porto - Portugal.
Thank you very much
by tux
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:41 am
Forum: Asia & Middle East - Single Image
Topic: 6x Persian - Iran? Cup
Replies: 4
Views: 1234

Re: 6x Persian - Iran? Cup

Thanks for the info Damon
by tux
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Cute but mysterious Censer
Replies: 6
Views: 1139

Re: Cute but mysterious Censer

Update: I just found one for sale on a website (Im not allowed to share the link here but it's exactely the same) I asked the seller for hallmarks and extra information, as well as contacting Santiago de Compostela Cathedral for more information. The original Botafumeiro of this type was made in 197...
by tux
Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Cute but mysterious Censer
Replies: 6
Views: 1139

Re: Cute but mysterious Censer

It's a reproduction of the Botafumeiro, you can find in the web many pictures of it. From Wikipedia: "it is a famous thurible used at the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, in Spain. Its name comes from the Galician language, where botar means to eject, to throw away, to expel, and the Latin fu...
by tux
Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Cute but mysterious Censer
Replies: 6
Views: 1139

Re: Cute but mysterious Censer

Bahner wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:09 am Hello, what makes You think this is silver if it is unmarked ? It might be white metal ("German silver"). Regards Bahner
Many years of experience, Im trying to find out information I don't know yet
by tux
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Cute but mysterious Censer
Replies: 6
Views: 1139

Cute but mysterious Censer

Probably the purchase of the year is this very cute censer.
I think it might be Spanish or Portuguese, I checked every mm with my loupe but found nothing...
Im sure its silver, I know it's a long shot but any info is welcome.

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by tux
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Asia & Middle East - Single Image
Topic: 6x Persian - Iran? Cup
Replies: 4
Views: 1234

Re: 6x Persian - Iran? Cup

Thanks AG2012 so that was correct, I didnt know the difference could be told by the number 4, good to know.
Good that this was back in my mind when I bought the cups, unknown topmark.
Wonder if its more like a maker mark, assay office or something completely different :)
by tux
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Asia & Middle East - Single Image
Topic: 6x Persian - Iran? Cup
Replies: 4
Views: 1234

6x Persian - Iran? Cup

So I think these marks are from Iran? The bottom right 2 symbols meaning silver?
What does the rest mean? 2 dots for 2nd degree silver?
Help is much appreciated, thanks

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by tux
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: Portugal Ashtray
Replies: 2
Views: 874

Portugal Ashtray

Got a pretty ashtray with the 833 Eagle mark and a unknown maker mark.
Its like a bobbin with 2 (round shaped) arrows to the A on top of it.
I hope the photo is clear its very small, hope to find the maker and working period.
Thanks

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by tux
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Italian Serving Tray
Replies: 8
Views: 2458

Re: Italian Serving Tray

Thanks for the info, I was only able to find one crucifix from FREM being sold, but Im not allowed to share the website, so I'm still clueless
by tux
Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Need help with Thorvald Marthinsen Mark
Replies: 3
Views: 4438

Re: Need help with Thorvald Marthinsen Mark

So I got my hands on something very simular. maybe Truls J Tonsberg can help me out here as well. Its some sort of serving plate with 1861-1961 on it and a Norwegian flag with (crown) Post on it and the letter W. The W could be Wilhelmsen founded 1861 making it a one year anniversary plate. But what...
by tux
Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Italian Serving Tray
Replies: 8
Views: 2458

Re: Italian Serving Tray

Hi Amena, The tray is very deformed, its hard to see but the bottom is all wobbly and on many places a bit broken, 2 of the 4 legs came off completely. I found only 2 similar items one being sold as Sterling and one as plated, but both not exactly the same: (admin edit - see Posting Requirements ) I...
by tux
Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Italian Serving Tray
Replies: 8
Views: 2458

Re: Italian Serving Tray

I found the direct link in the source code of the website (not sure why they not supply)
Its pretty small, see link above for full size image

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by tux
Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Italian Serving Tray
Replies: 8
Views: 2458

Re: Italian Serving Tray

I would love to, but I dont know how to find the direct image link from this website and other upload sites didnt work for me
by tux
Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Italian Serving Tray
Replies: 8
Views: 2458

Re: Italian Serving Tray

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