Couvert Middelburg

[Euser]

By reading this forum I now know that this Couvert comes from Middelburg. The cover has only two markings, 1st the city sign with year letter, 2nd the master mark that I do not know, because I do not have the books. Would like to get help with this.

Thank you Euser

[oel]

Hi Euser, Town mark Middelburg, late 18th century double headed eagle uncrowned, 1st standard or Grote Keur 10 penningen and 12 greinen or 775/1000 fineness. Year letter Y combined with the Town mark for the year 1798. Maker's mark IWG in a trefoil for Johan Werner Gericke, born in Hildesheim 25th March 1746, registered silver smith in Middelburg 19-11-1782. Died in Middelburg 27th November 1801.


Peter.

Source; J. de Bree Zeeuws zilver Interbook international B.V. Schiedam 1978

[Euser]

Thank you Peter, I'm glad with your information.

Cheers Euser

[Dendriet]

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https://rkd.nl/nl/explore/artists/282317
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https://rkd.nl/nl/explore/images/123303

[Euser]

Dear Dendriet,

Thank you very much for this contribution and the portrait of the maker of the couvert, very much appreciated.

Euser

[Dendriet]

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My pleasure.....