Help needed to identify silver marks on napkin rings

[davidtheeighth]

Hi
I have two what I think are napkin rings (size = 5.5cm diam and 33cm high). They are both beautifully engraved all around (see photo). But they have the smallest silver marks I have come across. You can see these in the photo. I have managed to photo and enlarge the 3 marks but it doesn't help me. The '13' mark might indicate it's a german item. Can anyone throw some light on this? Many thanks
David

[JAKJO]

Hi and welcome to the forum,

My guess is that your napkin rings are German and from Schwäbisch Gmünd. The town mark looks like the head of a unicorn and they are in my opinion from the mid 19th century.

I am not able to decipher the left mark, which perhaps is the maker's.

Hope this helps!

Best regards/JAKJO

[davidtheeighth]

Dear JAKJO
Many thanks for the info. I'm amazed that you were able to identify the marks so quickly.
Kindest regards
David

[Theoderich]

there is an other Schwäbisch Gmünd Hallmark



What is the small mark on Your napkin ring?
It looks like a french import-mark. Have You a better image?

I have never seen a Item with the Schwäbisch Gmünd Hallmark with a makers mark.

[davidtheeighth]

Dear theoderich
I have taken 2 more photos of the small mark. I hope you might find these of help.
Regards
David

[Theoderich]

Thank You - it is not easy.
Could it be one of this marks
http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_marks.html
like the BOAR for small items?

[davidtheeighth]

Dear Theoderich
Apologies for the late reply to your post. I've been away.
I have looked at the French marks you sent me and I can't say I was able to match any with the one on my napkin ring. But then I'm no expert in these things.
Regards
David