Dutch hallmarks on ornate frame 1835 or 1935?

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looky
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Dutch hallmarks on ornate frame 1835 or 1935?

Postby looky » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:49 am

I have a small dutch frame with domed glass and would like some help on the date and possibly (if you can read the hallmark) the assay office. As far I can see the date letter is an A but I can work out the style and thought someone may be able to help dating from the style of the frame. I cant find a makers mark anywhere.

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Thank you in advance

Adam
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oel
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Postby oel » Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:05 pm

Hi Adam
From left to right. The Dutch Standard mark for .833 fineness used 1814-1953, The Minerva head or Office/Assay mark with the letter M(?) for the city of Schoonhoven, the Date letter V (upside down) for 1855.
I believe if you look carefully you will find a maker's mark as well.

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Oel
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looky
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Postby looky » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:06 am

Thank you Oel, I have looked everywhere for a maker but cannot find one even the marks I took are tiny.

Again thank you very much for your time

regards


Adam
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Postby dognose » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:35 am

Hi Adam,

It's probably an illusion, but is that another mark in the yellow area?

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Regards Trev.
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looky
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Postby looky » Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:36 pm

Hi Trev
No that is just where the frame has been cast. I keep going round the outside looking far a maker but I can see none.

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Adam
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