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Can anyone identify the maker V.S on the base of this Dutch silver tabatière made to commemorate the destruction of Reims Cathedral in 1914? I tried the Dutch search engine linked to on this site and the only found one VS mark (Vos & Schoorl) though the mark is different from this one.

Also is the letter A in the Minerva head duty mark for Amsterdam? I haven't found a list of Dutch assay office marks.

The London import marks on the inside lip of the base are for Richard Burbridge, Harrod's, 1915.

Regards/carling
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Hi,

You were not so far off. It is Vos & Co., Haarlem 1915-1919. Vos, Schoorl and their different associates made many items in this style.
The item was essayed in Amsterdam.
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That's great, Doos. Many thanks!

Regards/carling
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