Can you solve the mystery of these pieces?

[wejudeII]

I have acquired this from my mom ~ who doesn't remember where/when she got it.... Oh, she says ~~ a number of years ago...YIKES - that doesn't help.... I have looked on all the hallmark bases and on the Internet and still am having no luck.... Can you please help give me a clue as to where it might have been made and when? Thanks so much.....

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[Bahner]

Hello, this piece is from Italy. The 557 is the registered maker's number - sorry, no clue - the VI is the Italian region where the maker has it's workshop. The piece is just a couple of decades old. Best wishes, Bahner

[2209patrick]

I believe the VI stands for the Italion province of Vicenza.
Here's a list of the provinces in Italy.



Pat.

[wejudeII]

Bahner and 2209 Patrick - Thanks so much.....