Need Info Regarding Russian Silver Marks

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Need Info Regarding Russian Silver Marks

Postby toomuchstuff » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:51 pm

Hi all...

I recently purchased a pair of these antique Russian silver candlesticks. They measure 13-1/4" tall and have the following markings. Anything you could tell me about the maker would be appreciated!!!

Thanks in advance!!! LOVE THIS SITE!

t.

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dinio
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Postby dinio » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:42 pm

Hi,


Definatelly your candlesticks are in 84 zolotnik silver (87.5%) and were assayed in 1893. It seems that the assayer 'OC' is unknown.

Initially I thought that the town mark was for Saint-Petersburg, but I found a 'OSTROCHOxxKI' silversmith in Warsaw. You should check your town mark carefully with the above web site.

Hope this helps.
Dinio

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Postby admin » Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:36 pm

Hi,
It is the Warsaw city mark of the imperial eagle and the cyrillic initials OC are for assayer Josef Sosnokowski (sp?). I'm sure someone can give further info on the maker.
Regards, Tom

toomuchstuff

Postby toomuchstuff » Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:30 pm

Thanks Dinio and Tom for the info... I will check the website and APPRECIATE your help!!! :)

Tina

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Postby Bahner » Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:42 am

Hello, Sosnowski was active ca. 1862-68. The warden "O.C" (Latin letters, incompletely struck here) is unidentified, he was active 1870-1896. Lileyko does not mention a maker "Ostroch???" in her publications on silver from Warszawa, neither does she list a workshop with the oval symbol (a cock's head ?). No pieces with these marks are in the silver collections of Warszawa or Plock, so the pieces are probably quite rare. Best wishes, Bahner

toomuchstuff

Postby toomuchstuff » Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:42 pm

Bahner:

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to replay to my request and for the information! I love looking at this board and reading all of your responses.

t. :)


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