Hi
I saw this ladle at auction with a punching that leaves me somewhat perplexed.
Hallmarks are struck twice and seem perfectly overlapping, as if it were a single punch.
is this normal or is there something suspicious?
Thanks for attention
Amena
Ladle
Re: Ladle
Hi Amena,
It's rare, but it does sometimes happen.
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=21389
If I can, I'll replace the missing images soon.
Trev.
It's rare, but it does sometimes happen.
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=21389
If I can, I'll replace the missing images soon.
Trev.
Re: Ladle
Yes, the punches are held together in what is known as a 'stub', and struck with one blow using a hand-operated fly-press.
See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw_press
Trev.
See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw_press
Trev.