Mystery maker's mark

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SilverNL
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Mystery maker's mark

Postby SilverNL » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:10 am

Hello,
Who recognises this French maker's mark? It's a 2nd grade silver piece.
Thanks in advance,
Best regards,
SilverNL


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Smokanabeach
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Re: Mystery maker's mark

Postby Smokanabeach » Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:25 pm

Could it be an ant between L and B ? May be Leon Bavard (1900)... I will try to find literatures about him in order to confirm

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Smokanabeach

SilverNL
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Re: Mystery maker's mark

Postby SilverNL » Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:34 am

I think it's LR, but LB is also possible. It's a rather odd mark, it could be an ant.

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Re: Mystery maker's mark

Postby zilverik » Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:29 am

Yes I Think Smokanabeach is right.
I found:
Poincon: L B
Symbole: * insecte,* fourmi, une fourmi
Maitre orfevre: BAVARD Leon 1900-
Plaats (p): Paris
Notities: Patronyme Bavard
Prenom (Etat civil) Leon
Initiales L.B.
Profession Fabricant bijoutier a facon
Lieu d'activite 75 Paris
Adresse de l'atelier 2 rue du Pas-de-la-M

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Zilverik

SilverNL
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Re: Mystery maker's mark

Postby SilverNL » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:56 am

Thank you both, I appreciate your help. This must be the maker.


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