Is this a Dutch Apostle Spoon?
Three hallmarks are visible.
1. B
2. Ɪ0 in a rectangle
3. Indistinguishable, but looks like an M or 3 peaks?
Can anyone please identify these marks to give an indication of country/region, date or maker’s marks?
Am I correct in saying the Ɪ0 mark is for 10 Penningen or 833.33 fineness (as seen on other Dutch silver)?
Is this a Dutch Apostle Spoon #3?
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Re: Is this a Dutch Apostle Spoon #3?
Hi, welcome to the forum.
Your apostle spoon has spurious or pseudo marks.
Peter
Your apostle spoon has spurious or pseudo marks.
Peter
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Re: Is this a Dutch Apostle Spoon #3?
Hi Peter
Thanks so much for the welcome, and for your reply.
Would you mind please elaborating? What are spurious or pseudo marks?
Thanks,
Chris (Apostle Bloke)
Thanks so much for the welcome, and for your reply.
Would you mind please elaborating? What are spurious or pseudo marks?
Thanks,
Chris (Apostle Bloke)
Re: Is this a Dutch Apostle Spoon #3?
Your welcome Chris,
1. B. Pseudo year letter #28
2. Ɪ0 in a rectangle. I believe it to be pretending a crowned O, pseudo duty mark used in 1807 #257
3. Indistinguishable, but looks like an M or 3 peaks? Unclear but I believe it to be a crowned I, pseudo Frisian year letter of 1744 # 154.
For more information about Dutch pseudo marks see;
https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=56948
Peter.
Source; #Valse Zilvermerken in Nederland K.A. Citroen
1. B. Pseudo year letter #28
2. Ɪ0 in a rectangle. I believe it to be pretending a crowned O, pseudo duty mark used in 1807 #257
3. Indistinguishable, but looks like an M or 3 peaks? Unclear but I believe it to be a crowned I, pseudo Frisian year letter of 1744 # 154.
For more information about Dutch pseudo marks see;
https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=56948
Peter.
Source; #Valse Zilvermerken in Nederland K.A. Citroen
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Re: Is this a Dutch Apostle Spoon #3?
Wow, thanks so much for your knowledge and guidance.
You've opened a new door for me. Fascinating.
I have some reading to do...
You've opened a new door for me. Fascinating.
I have some reading to do...