Porto

[Theoderich]

i cant identify the maker

[Theoderich]

I hope, this image is better to see the makers mark

[silverport]

The bottle coaster’s design overlaps the marks area — the marks contours remain in parts unclear. Punches clearness was lost by time and while.

Porto’s mark on little objects in silver alloy 0.833 was in use from 1887 to 1937.

The makers mark belongs to António Vieira da Silva, in Porto; registered in 1903 — and later cancelled (in the guide no year is mentioned therefore - it's pity, also not his range of products is mentioned).

The coaster in a pseudo baroque style could be made in the 1910th until 1930th.

Lit.: «Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses» ISBN 972-27-0773-6. Vol. II, p.15, Nr. 83 (Porto’s mark on little objects 0.833); Vol. II, p. 108, Nr. 1008 “Marca de ourives do Porto António Vieira da Silva, registada em 1903 e já cancelada.” (Makers mark contour: an upright standing cask. Makers symbol, upper part: a bulbous jug with one little handle on right side top. Makers symbol, lower part: capital letter A [A = António])

Regards, silverport

[Theoderich]

Thank you silverport,
good job. Have You an image of the makers mark from the book?

[silverport]

Hello Theoderich

Yes I'Ve - but I'm here in my new residence until yet not settled completely. So I couldn't scann as I like - but maybe this afternoon I could find a solution. Then I would post it to the forum.

Kind regards, silverport

[silverport]

© 1997 Imprensa Nacional — Casa da Moeda, Lisboa (Portuguise National Mint, Lisbon)

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Regards, silverport