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Yes, that is certainly true. But I notice that second-hand reference works regarding silversmith marks and hallmarks are still "expensive" or not available. I know because I just bought 2nd hand; Walter van Dievoet, Répertoire général des orfèvres et des marques d'orfèvrerie en Belgique II...

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/922/B8eul7.png The mark in the barrel is a bearskin cap. This sponsor/responsibility mark was used by Henry Jules Quintin, active in Brussels 18-2-1942-ca 1956. I believe the forks to be made by Quintin and Wilkens & Söhne to be the retailer/importe...

You are right, Belgian responsibility mark in barrel , and Belgian fineness mark A(rgent)800. Can you see what's in the barrel? https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilkens_%26_S%C3%B6hne The maker's mark of Wilkens  & Söhne is a Spindelpresse or screwpress. 800 fineness with crescent moon and crown,...

All clear, thanks. It should be great if also an English version of your book was available.

Best regards,

Peter.

I think this moderator was somewhat right. Like you said Tardy can be a useful guide to give a quick overview of world hallmarks, and it is published in English and French. For proper research and specific information, if possible we should consult specialized literature. If not available, this foru...

Today there is little confusion about the French Swan. International Hallmarks on Silver collected by Tardy is certainly not outdated and a must have for people who are interested in silver hallmarks. Great for finding out which country uses or has used a particular mark(s)and for a quick cursory se...

Much better image of the marks! You are right it is the maker's mark of Rinze Jans Spaanstra. Spaanstra used the pseudo mark VB(#357), an imitation of a maker's mark. This pseudo mark is partly struck on the base of your shaker. The other pseudo mark perhaps letter P on curved bar (#280), imitation ...

The pseudo marks are part of the decoration, it has authentic Dutch 19th century hallmarks. For a sugar shaker/caster the whole thing may look strange. Certainly, the two handles make it easy to pass the sugar caster to guests when eating a sweet dessert at the table. Or when eating Dutch mini panca...

Very interesting! Thank you Peter. I did find another mark on the lid ti messed before. https://grafiks101.com/silver/sugar-shaker-4.jpeg fred Hi Fred, it looks like another pseudo year letter A, like the other pseudo marks on the base. Peter. Source: K.A. Citroen, Valse Zilvermerken in Nederland

Wow. I think I found another mark. I thought it was a flaw, but closer exam looks like a stamp of some kind. Under rim at top of base. Using my imagination, it looks like a knight riding a dragon! :) https://grafiks101.com/silver/sugar-shaker-5.jpeg Great imagination, it is the assay office mark/ M...

At the base of the “shaker” Dutch lion passant above 2, in hexagon, 2nd standard mark for silver 833/000, with export key. D pseudo year letter. The original maker’s mark, unclear. Pseudo year letter B. Please check the body for other marks, these could be hidden in the decoration. For information a...

I believe the year on the punch to be 1787 or not ?


Peter

Hi Mart, I believe the answer is yes, if you google Schöpfkelle aus silber mit glasmalerei you will see an example. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/923/bEnLhx.jpg Schöpfkelle aus Silber mit Glasmalerei von P. Ovchinnikov, Moskau, frühes 20. Jh Silver ladle with stained glass by P. Ovch...

Hi, Indeed a strange composed (Dutch) caster. How is the pierced top attached to the base? The pierced top, in terms of style it doesn't fit. My first impression it is a marriage, the base is a (flower) vase and and remade into a caster. Please show all the marks of the pierced top and the marks of ...

Thanks indeed it is.

French charançon/weevil mark
https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... 106#p78106



Peter.

Hi, I could not find a Dutch or Belgian match. Mark D N with a twig in de middle, in an oval-shaped shield.
Can you clean the 2nd mark and try to make a clear enhanced image of this mark?

Peter.

You were moved to the German single image section. For silver (hall)marks Hamburg see; https://www.925-1000.com/Fger_hamburg_01.html Rosenberg, Marc: Der Goldschmiede Merkzeichen (Band 2) Hamburg page 131 https://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/rosenberg1923bd2/0142/image,info Indeed it could be a ...

Hi, as requested before please have your images imbedded, including an image of the object
For information on how to attach and embedded see;

https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42199
Peter.

OK, thanks.

Peter.

An image of the whole item should be helpful.

Peter.