could this be dutch

[blonde_minx]

Hi I have this very unusual silver egg cup which has i believe has a locust attached to the outside, the hallmarks are just on the top edge of the cup, could this be dutch, it appears to be a prancing lion facing right, though a little rubbed on the edge looks to have a number one next to it, the other mark i have never seen before, could anyone help with this mark and maybe a date
Thanks in advance
Mandy

[oel]

Hi Mandy , not Dutch perhaps French silver-plate marks ?

Oel.

[dognose]

Hi Mandy,

I agree with Oel, these marks are typical of French silver-plater's marks.

To understand the '2g' mark, see: http://www.925-1000.com/a_platenumbers.html

Trev.

[blonde_minx]

Hi Oel & Trev

Thank you for your help regarding the Marks, its still a lovely unusual egg cup even in silver plate, is the prancing lion the makers mark
Thanks
Mandy

[dognose]

Indeed it is, but the maker is unknown to me.

Trev.