Friesian silver guard soldier spoon

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Friesian silver guard soldier spoon

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I recently acquired this Friesian silver spoon with a possible upside-down mark. I have never seen an upside-down mark so it probably isn't. Either way, I am not sure of the maker. Any help would be appreciated!
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Re: Friesian silver guard soldier spoon

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I forgot it looks like the upside-down mark of Sneek silversmith Rein Clases Regnery but as I said, I've never seen an upside-down mark so it could be a coincidence.
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It appears to me to be RC for; Rein Clases Regnery, registered in the city of Sneek, active 1711-1731


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Thanks, Peter, that's what I thought but I wasn't sure since the mark is upsidedown.
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Re: Friesian silver guard soldier spoon

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Your welcome. Herewith the maker's mark of Rein Clases Regnery
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oh wow, that is definitely it. Thank you again!
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Re: Friesian silver guard soldier spoon

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definitely a long shot but I wonder if there are records of town guards for Sneek c.1715?
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Re: Friesian silver guard soldier spoon

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Yes there probably are, just a matter of searching & finding. Sounds easy but......

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