Silver ? for matches

Hose_dk · Post by **Hose_dk** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 1:03 pm

I think that this is silver but can anyone identify or confirm that it is silver?

It is a box for matches. Click at picture for a larger picture.

I cannot even identyfi the ssymbol - a fish?

Or be sure what is up and what is down.

Appresiate any help you can give me.

Post by **2209patrick** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:11 pm

I have seen the fish mark before on silverplated items also stamped Denmark. I don't recognize the bottom mark, but I think the top letter is an H. As far as I know, here in the USA, this mark is unidentified. However, as usual, I do have a theory. Since you are from Denmark, maybe you can help prove or disprove my idea. I think it might be a mark used by the 20th century manufacturer Hans Jensen.

Regards,
Pat.

Post by **2209patrick** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:16 pm

I sent an email to a dealer in Denmark asking if they knew who used this silverplate mark. Received a response today. He agrees it's a mark used by Hans Jensen & Company, Aarthus, Denmark.

Regards,
Pat.

Hose_dk · Post by **Hose_dk** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:16 pm

Thanks Patrick I have been searching for the mark after your first post. I have however not been able to find it. And then you had.
That is also corresponding with the mark HJ
So many thanks.

Post by **2209patrick** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:56 pm

You are welcome, glad I could help.
Here in the USA we often see this mark with the letters S and F. Found out that SF was a retailer on fifth avenue in New York City.

Regards,
Pat.