Art Nouveau silver basket, makers mark?

[levrier0]

I have a German basket from the art nouveau period with a makers mark that is unknown to me.

Makers mark Initials AO or OA, AG ? or reversed.. so many possibilities.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[Euser]

Hi,

I'm not an expert, but Depose sounds French to me. The shapes are also reminiscent of the French Art Nouveau, although the forms occur in more European countries. So I can of course have it completely wrong. However a nice looking piece. Success with your quest.

Cheers Euser

[Bahner]

Hello, the word depose can also be found on German objects intended for export. The marks in the second row are from left to right: halfmoon and crown for German silver, 4 as internal production number, wheel and small star as makers mark of Martin Mayer, Mainz. Regards, Bahner

[Euser]

This seems a learning curve Bahner, thank you for enlightening my my cautious ideas / thoughts. Again very appreciated.

Cheers Euser