Silver serving spoon. France or not?

[Vladimir B]

Hi, can anyone help me identify the hallmark?

Thank you very much.
Vladimir

[oel]

Hi Vladimir, welcome to the forum.

Not French but Belgian made by Schapmans
Silversmith mark: S with a lozenge above for: Schapmans - From the city Mechelen - Malines — Belgium.
Their workshop existed roughly between 1866-1920 at:
17 rue des Beggarts
17 rue des Moulins
32 en 22 rue Sainte Catherine
in Mechelen - Malines — Belgium.


2nd mark, the A under a lozenge, is not a hallmark it has been applied by Schapmans to indicate silver (Argent) 800/1000 fineness.

Regards,

Oel

[Vladimir B]

Thank you very much!

[Dendriet]

This was a typical product of Frs. Schapmans.






Best Regards
Dendriet

[oel]

Thanks Dendriet and same to you!

Best wishes,

Peter