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SPOON WITH HALLMARKS - HELP
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:52 pm
by newfie
I HAVE AN OLD SPOON THAT I CANNOT IDENTIFY THE HALLMARKS AND WOULD LIKE SOME HELP. G Bottle Shape P NM Sideways Tower 60, see photo. Any help would be appreciated.


Re: SPOON WITH HALLMARKS - HELP
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:21 pm
by oel
Hi Newfie,
Welcome to the forum.
Silverplate marks for; Hans Hohle, Oslo, Norway. 1897-1935
NM= Norsk Monster are sometimes seen on flatware, this abbreviation is an indication of design patent or copyright.
Re: SPOON WITH HALLMARKS - HELP
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:07 pm
by dragonflywink
Believe the manufacturer was Th. Marthinsen of Tonsberg; G.P. (Gullsmed Plett) is an indicator of electroplate.
~Cheryl
Re: SPOON WITH HALLMARKS - HELP
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:46 pm
by oel
Hi,
Just to compare;
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=26532The mark contributed to Hans Hohle

Mark contributed to Th. Marthinsen

But Cheryl is right a tower is not a teapot and also not a goblet
Oel
Re: SPOON WITH HALLMARKS - HELP
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:10 pm
by 2209patrick
Hi everyone.
That is Th. Marthinsen's silverplate mark.

Norges Gullsmedforbund fastsatte ( Norwegian Goldsmith Association) established rules
for electroplating and issued this GP quality mark in 1931 or 1932.
http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_M.htmlPat.
Re: SPOON WITH HALLMARKS - HELP
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:23 am
by oel
Hi Cheryl & Patrick,
Thanks for correcting. Do we know by any chance who signed his/her work with a goblet?
Regards,
Oel
Re: SPOON WITH HALLMARKS - HELP
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:32 am
by 2209patrick
Hi Peter.
Th. Marthinsen used the goblet mark on solid silver items.
The tower mark was just used on silverplate.


Pat.
Re: SPOON WITH HALLMARKS - HELP
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:30 am
by oel
Patrick, now I understand my confusion, thanks for clarifying.
Oel