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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)?

Hi, welcome to the forum.

Your apostle spoon has spurious or pseudo marks.


Peter

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)

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;
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56948

Peter.


Source; #Valse Zilvermerken in Nederland K.A. Citroen

Wow, thanks so much for your knowledge and guidance.

You've opened a new door for me. Fascinating.

I have some reading to do...