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French silver box

Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:33 pm
by NancyCaroline
Hi All,
I'm hoping someone can help me identify the approximate age of this silver box. I believe it's French (love the naughty theme).
I attempted to research the mark, & assuming it is French, came up with the following regarding the crowned F

WARRANTY MARK (JURANDE): this mark certified the silver content (958/1000 in Paris), warranty mark "F" identifying year 1769

I haven't found anything on the ram head mark. Hoping I'm on the right track. Thanks in advance.

Best, Nancy

http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Nancy ... lver%20box

Re: French silver box

Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:18 pm
by JayT
Sorry, these are not French marks. They are most likely pseudo marks from Hanau, Germany, and date to the nineteenth century. See the following link for more information:

http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_hanau_marks_01.html

Re: French silver box

Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 3:28 am
by NancyCaroline
Thanks JayT!
Based on my poking around on the available sites, I'll likely never track down the maker.But it's a great start & your help is much appreciated.
Best,
Nancy

Re: German Hanau mark of silver box

Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:16 am
by JayT
My pleasure.