Sterling Hallmarks

Lillian · Postby **Lillian** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:18 am

Can anyone identify these hallmarks, possibly of Danish origin?

Thank you so much!

Postby **dognose** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:48 am

Hi Lillian,

Welcome to the Forum.

I believe that's Copenhagen 1808, the 'F' mark is for Frederik Fabritus who was the Assay Master. I can't help with the maker, but I'm sure you will not have to wait long to find out.
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Regards Trev.

Lillian · Postby **Lillian** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:30 pm

Wow! Thank you so much. I really appreciate the reference as well. I missed it entirely.

josstrom · Postby **josstrom** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:07 pm

Hello, Lillian
The maker's mark is somewhat hard to make out, but to me it reads NL, and that's the mark of Nicolai Jensen Lyderwahl (b. 1760 d. 1819). Goldsmith to the Royal Court, his widow continued running the business upon his death until 1838.

Hope this helps,
Sincerely Josstrom

Lillian · Postby **Lillian** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:21 pm

Thank you! You have far better eyesight than I do. I', glad you were able to make it out.

Hose_dk · Postby **Hose_dk** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:58 pm

Last mark is month mark. By that we can tell in which month the tax was paid - and the piece made.
So clean the 2 marks and post a better picture.

josstrom · Postby **josstrom** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:48 pm

The month mark is badly struck,but I make it out to be the sign of Gemini.The spoons should then have been marked between 22nd of May and 21st of June 1808.

Regards Josstrom

Lillian · Postby **Lillian** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:19 pm

I'll definitely try to clean the hallmarks and try photos again. Thanks for all the help. What an incredible amount of expertise!

Lillian · Postby **Lillian** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:36 pm

Iope these are more legible. Any other ideas? Thanks!

Hose_dk · Postby **Hose_dk** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:18 am

josstrom has better eyes than I have so you already had the answer.

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