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Re: I need help with this mark

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:11 am
by blonde_minx
Hi, i have a silver item, with the mark 900 and next to that inside an oval it has M then what looks like a pineapple then another M, i do know this is 900 grade silver but cant find what country its from or the maker, can anyone help
Thanks


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Re: I need help with this mark

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:42 am
by oel
Hello Blonde_Minx,

Welcome to the forum your silver item is made in Germany by Martin Mayer in Mainz founded in 1888.
Please see; http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_marks_a1884_4.html

Regards,

Oel

Re: I need help with this mark

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:50 am
by blonde_minx
Thank you so much for your help, this has got holes in the top, could it be a pounce pot

Re: I need help with this mark

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:04 am
by oel
Yes could well be.

Oel

Re: I need help with this mark

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:07 am
by blonde_minx
Thank you oel, your knowledge is a credit to this site, you have helped me, i have been trying to find these hallmarks for weeks and within 10 mins you came to my rescue,