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18th Dutch silver

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:23 am
by vervene
Hello everybody !

I have this item, someone can say me what is it and identify the hallmarks ?

Thanks a lot !


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Re: 18th Dutch silver

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:27 am
by oel
Hi Vervene

Not Dutch as such, but made in Brussels, 18th century, Brussels town marks; Lion rampant and the head of St. Michiel. Maker’s mark GVE for: Guillielmus van Eesbeeck(?-1761), active in Brussels . At the moment I have no access to my files/library will get back to you next week. Most likely a sweet candy dish or bonbon dish.
Your last image shows the zig zag marks done by the assayer to check the silver content or silver standard

Best,

Peter

Re: 18th Dutch silver

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 6:30 am
by vervene
Thank you Peter !

Re: 18th Dutch silver

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 4:14 pm
by oel
Hi Vervene,

Guillielmus or Wilhelm Van Eesbeeck became master in 1715-1716 and buried in 7-8-1761. The year letter or dekaanletter N crowned used 1727-30. Known maker of silver chocolate pots and sauce boats. During those days the silver standard was between 934-945/1000 (minimum)

Best,

Peter

Re: 18th Dutch silver

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:35 am
by vervene
Thank you so much Peter !