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Cat Caddy

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:22 pm
by patagere
Hello, I posted about this quite a while ago, and still haven't decided about purchasing it. But I'm interested again.
I have not been able to get information on the marks, which others here said where pseudo marks.
But a question - does the 13 Loth mark mark ALWAYS indicate the item was pre-1886? I've seen some comments saying it could be early 20th century - or could it also be later?
Here are the photos again in case someone recognizes the marks. TIA
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Re: Cat Caddy

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:33 pm
by AG2012
Hi,
Loth standard accompanied by town mark does indicate pre 1886 (1888).
On the other hand,Hanau silversmiths used Loth standard alongside their pseudo marks and Tremmolierstich on silver made in late 19th and early 20th century.
Regards

Re: Cat Caddy

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:17 pm
by Theoderich
we dont know the name of this silber company
but this are pseudo marks

Re: Cat Caddy

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:20 pm
by Theoderich
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=52710&p=165588&hil ... pg#p165588

there is an other object with this marks

Re: Cat Caddy

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:50 pm
by patagere
I was able to get an additional photo - any ideas? I haven't researched as I just received photoImageImage

Re: Cat Caddy

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:23 pm
by AG2012
Hi,
It is French the Weevil (charançon) mark used for imported silver.
Regards

Re: Cat Caddy

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:26 pm
by AG2012
Used between 1893 and 1984 for imported silver articles with a minimum fineness of at least .800.

Re: Cat Caddy

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 4:55 pm
by patagere
So German-made and imported into France?

Re: Cat Caddy

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:13 pm
by AG2012
Looks like that,although Germany was not the only country where Loth standard was used.Still,I opt for Germany and Hanau.
Regards