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Hi,
I have this Austro-Hungarian skewer made in Budapest in 1840, but I can't identify the maker. I would be most grateful for any help from the forum in doing so.

Thanks in advance.

Hi,
It`s Budapest (Hungary).
The maker will be recognized, very knowledgeable member here.
Regards

Hello!
The maker's mark is upside down. A.G.
The maker was one of the most talented silversmith from this time in Pest. Aloisius Giergl. A lot of his beautiful works known.
Aloisius Giergl learned the job from 1807 to 1811 from Leopoldus Fisher, in Pest. He became master at 1817. We known his works to 1860.
By the way, at that time we cannot talk/read about Budapest. Budapest borned in 1873, when Pest, Buda and Óbuda united. Your mark is from Pest, from the Pest silversmith guild, 1840.
Best regards!
Krisztián

Hi Krisztián,

Thanks very much indeed for your very fast and authoratative reply. I continue to be extermely impressed by the knowledge of the contributors on this forum!

All the best,

Silverk.