Wax case

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lmallier
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Wax case

Postby lmallier » Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:10 am

Hello,
I am unable to find the country/dating of this seal wax case in solid silver... there is no seal engraved. It is heavy (60 grs) and quite tall ( 10 cms).
Any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks.

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silverfan
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Re: Wax case

Postby silverfan » Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:42 am

it seems to be the town mark of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Regards silverfan

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Re: Wax case

Postby oel » Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:22 pm

Hi,

Indeed for Amsterdam, 18th century, the year letter P could be for 1774. Could we please see a clear enhanced image of the maker's mark?
For a little more information see:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028


Best,

Oel

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Re: Wax case

Postby lmallier » Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:51 pm

Thanks Silverfan and Oel.
here is a clearer picture of the hallmarks:

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Re: Wax case

Postby oel » Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:30 pm

Thanks, great image. Amsterdam 1774, 2nd standard silver (833/000). I believe it to be a silver needle case or holder. At the moment not able to check my books about the Amsterdam silversmiths. Next week I will be back.

Oel.

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Re: Wax case

Postby oel » Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:23 am

Hi,

The maker's mark appears to be; A.S in a crown or beretta for: Adam Schaake registered in Amsterdam 1792-1811.
The town mark and year letter P should be 1798, although I believe 1774 to be a better match.
For reference see;
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=44392&p=128035#p128035
I will double check next week!

Source; Citroen Dutch goldsmiths' and silversmiths' marks and names prior to 1812

Best,

Oel.

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Re: Wax case

Postby lmallier » Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:10 am

Thanks a ton Oel.
Much appreciated !

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Re: Wax case

Postby oel » Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:20 am

Your welcome and the year letter/Amsterdam town mark silver is for 1798


Best,

Oel.


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