European mark? Deco Tulip candleholder

[simplysue]

Hello from Australia

I am utterly stuck on the mark on this candleholder. They have been tested and seem to be sterling (test goes bright red!), yet I cannot read the top part of the mark . It looks like it could be NYS, then three illegible marks. The rest can be seen and I hope someone recognises them. I am trying to stay away from letting New York creep into my head for the NY bit as I bought these as Scandinavian



Does anyone have any ideas on this please?

Best wishes
Sue

[Bahner]

Hello, could the word be "Nysölv" ? In that case it would be plated and from Scandinavia. Nysölv stands for the base metal German silver. Best wishes, Bahner

[simplysue]

I suspect you are correct, Bahner. Many thanks for that, it is much appreciated, Best wishes
Sue

[admin]

The maker's mark is for A. Holthe A/S
Norwegian Makers

[simplysue]

Thank you once more - much apreciated!