Help identify two pins?

[solemn78]

Hello!

The tulip pin is stamped on the front with what looks like B1V and a mark that looks vaguely like a cross with a fat end on the bottom. The clasp on the back is unusual too (see pic.)

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I hope these pictures are good enough, I can't seem to get them any clearer. :)

Thanks,
Jackie

[2209patrick]

Hello Jackie

The mark on the right is a sword.
This is a Dutch mark used on small items between 1814 and 1953.
This indicates a silver fineness of .833 or higher.
Could not find the maker's mark (B1V) in my references.

http://www.925-1000.com/Fnetherlands_Date_Code.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pat.

[solemn78]

Thanks Pat! I know now to do some more digging for the B1V mark in work from the Netherlands. Thanks for the quick reply!

[JAKJO]

Hi,

M Bijkamp en Co in Steenwijk used a slightly different "B1V" maker´s mark before 1946.

Hope this helps!

Best regards/JAKJO

[solemn78]

Thanks JAKJO! Can you tell me anything else about M Bijkamp? I found one brooch from them online, and a couple of pieces of flatware and dishes, but not much else. Might it be under a different name? This is the one piece of jewelry I found:
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Thanks!
Jackie