Hi again,
this time again a question about Cardeilhac.( Antoine-Vital Cardeilhac founded his silver-smith’s firm in 1804. He specialized
in silver cutlery and table ware. During the 19th century the firm
was handed down from father to son (Armand-Edouard followed by Ernest)
and continued to produce with great success, pieces which were largely inspired
by wrought iron originals with a rich and finely executed ornamentation.
These models, of various forms and styles, were all judged remarkable
for their chasing. Inevitably the firm of Cardeilhac was noticed for the high
quality of the pieces shown to the public at national and international exhibitions
and they received many awards such as a bronze medal in 1823
and a silver medal in 1827 and again in 1834 and yet again at the famous
Parisian Universal Exhibition in 1867. They were finally consecrated with
a gold medal at the 1878 Universal Exhibition which gave them an unprecedented
renown. After more than a century of success confirmed at the
great Universal Exhibitions, the famous silver-smith firm Christofle at last
took over Cardeilhac in 1951.)
So my question in this case is. what stands the mark "E" for.(on the right side of Cardeilhacs makers mark)
perhaps someone knows more.
thanks for answers
greatings Silvy