Hello,
i wonder what this item is used for? Its shaped like a sugar shaker but its not :-)
What i know so far about the hallmarks, crowned G and knights helmet for the city of Ghent.
Probably mid 18th century.
Thats all i got. Any info would be very appreciated.
Greets Tom
Unknown object and unknown hallmarks
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Re: Unknown object and unknown hallmarks
Hi,
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Trev.
Please embed your images.
Trev.
Re: Unknown object and unknown hallmarks
18th century Belgian silver mustard pot
Belgian city of Gent. Gent's hallmark bears a helmet which has yet to be explained. It is already in use in 1483; a text proves it. A crowned letter G is added in 1612. The S in cartouche appears to be the year letter for 1734-1735
The maker's mark is unclear.
Source; Silver in Belgium 1500-1800, Biografisch lexicon van de Gentse edelsmeden uit de 17de en 18de eeuw
Peter.