ID silver repousse bracelet from Finland 1945

[WordWoman]

My research, and that of a jeweler's, has given partial identification. Can you help with the rest? I believe the crown hallmark shows it was from Finland and the Q6 indicates a 1945 date. The silver content is shown. I don't know the name of the artist (initials J.A.T.) and the other hallmark may be for the city. It looks like a ship to me. Any help would be appreciated.

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[Hose_dk]

the ship is a boat and city is Helsinki - maker I dont know.

[WordWoman]

Instant success! Thanks.

Now, if anyone is able to figure out who J.A.T. is, I'm forever in your debt!

[Juke]

The initials JAT was used by Johan Akseli Tarkiainen. He worked originally as a silversmith in Viipuri from 1916 until 1939 after it was occupied by the Sovjet Union. I don't have a record if he moved directly to Helsinki after that but there is today a well known silver company in Helsinki called Tarkiainen.

[WordWoman]

I'm absolutely amazed at how quickly Hose_dk and Kerppola came up with answers to my questions about the bracelet. I've been fascinated by this bracelet since I found it at a thrift shop -- not just because of the mystery behind it, but because of its beauty. Now, a mystery of many years has been solved in less than 24 hours!


Thank you so much.