Please help with hallmarks on Salt/Pepper

[SILVERMAX]

Please help with Id on the hallmarks shown - Thank you!

[Hose_dk]

The tree might be Karlskrona - try to take a picture of that - direct not from side as you have done.

[salmoned]

The two B's in conjoined circles appears to be the mark for Binder Brothers, Inc., NY, NY.

[admin]

Hi,
Salmoned is correct, the BB is the mark of Binder Bros. and its likely that the sterling stamp was also put on by them. One of the main aspects of the Binder firm was as import agents. They had an exclusive arrangement with G. Bek (jeweler) from Pforzheim and I'm sure they had working relationships with other German firms. Although it could have Dutch origins, I think it is most probable that this piece is a product of Hanau, Germany. Hopefully, the "tree" mark can be identified here.

Regards, Tom

[blakstone]

In my research into Hanau pseudo-marks, I have found this mark (which is actually a basket of flowers) in conjunction with the crowned "GR" shown in Silvermax's other thread. I have, therefore, comfortably attributed it to Georg Roth as well.