Need Help in Identifying an Old Dutch Ewer

[ronenros]

I'd like help in identifying this small ewer, measuring 4" in height. I recognize the British import hallmarks, London assay office, year of 1886. I also recognize the Dutch cross mark used from 1814, but cannot identify any of the other hallmarks stamped on the piece. The cross and another mark appear on the top of the lip of the piece while the three other marks appear on the underside of the lip. The British import hallmarks are on the side of the piece. The front of the piece has the image of a gentleman that looks Georgian period, wearing a wig of the type worn at the end of the 18th or beginning of the 19th century. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate any info. Thanks!

[Doos]

Hi,

I doubt it's Dutch. The sword doesn't look anything like the Dutch swords used in the 19th and 20th century. It could of course be a makers mark, but the rest of the marks look like pseudomarks to me aswell.

[ronenros]

Thanks, Doos - I noticed that the topic was moved from Dutch to German silver. I still don't recognize any of the marks. Even if some of the marks are pseudomarks, shouldn't there at least be one or two marks identifying the country of origin?

[Doos]

Hi,

I made many items (silverware and jewellery) for friends and family. None of them carry any hallmarks.
I don't recognize any of the marks on your ewer, so maybe one of them could be a makers mark. But I were to forge something, I would not sign it.

[blakstone]

Once again these are pseudo-hallmarks from Hanau, Germany; the authetic trademark of J. D. Schleissner - a sickle - can be clearly seen among them. It is almost certainly contemporaneous with the British import marks.

[Doos]

Thanks blakstone,

I'll make a (mental) note of that mark. I knew there was a logical explanation why it was moved overhere.