Help with marks on the spoons

[Ubaranda]

Hi all!

I need help with identification of marks on the very similar spoons. What country? What age? Who are makers?
I'm at a loss...

Many thanks in advance.

[Joerg]

Hi
I am currently away from my books, so just a first shot:
The spoon on the top is Swiss, ETTINER is Vettiner, the mark of Antoine-Charles Vettiner, 1818-1866, from Geneva.
JJ is an early Jezler (Schaffhausen) mark, here probably only as a retailer. Date them around 1850 to 1860.
More to follow.
Regards, Jörg

[Ubaranda]

Hello Jörg!

Thank you for your quick reply!
And what does the "3me" in the lozegne and in the square mean? Is it the fineness of silver?

Regards. Alex.

[Joerg]

Yes, 3rd standard, 0.800 Silver. As I wrote, I follow up later when I have access to the books.

[Joerg]

So, both spoons are from Geneva. The spoon with PA makers mark is from Paul Aberle, 1825-1888, in Geneva since 1847.
On the 3eme mark: Geneva was one of the few Swiss towns with a system to control the fineness of silver alloys used. The marking system from 1815 to 1881 was as follows:
1st standard (950) an eagle head
2nd standard (875) a horse head
3rd standard (800) a lions head.
However, also common was just the makers initials with the standard use. This is the case for your two spoons.
See also this post from 2019:
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=54909

All the best
Jörg

[Ubaranda]

Hi Jörg!

Thanks for the great answer! Very interesting and useful information!
My best wishes. Alex.

Admin edit - Please start a new topic with each and every item.