French (?) travelpowderset

[zilverik]

Hi,

This travelpowderset I bought in Paris long ago. That is why I think it is French. There is only one mark that I couldn't dentify, but it looks 18e century French to me. The whole set can be dismanteld into different parts. The one end is just a little bit wider than the other end. Very ingenius. There is still some rouge in one of the parts. I have never seen it before or after I bought it.

Regards,

Zilverik

[Smokanabeach]

Hi,

Look like a weevil, isn't?

http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_marks.html

Another pic Will be welcome.

Regards

[zilverik]

Hi Smokanabeach,

It's very, very small (1 x 1,5 mm). I made some phot's of the same mark from different angles.
As I see it, it could be a dogs head. The photo's are more clear than my loupe.

Regards,

Zilverik

[Smokanabeach]

Couldn't it be a boar?... It is really difficult to see on this small pics...

Nevertheless is there an hallmark for the silversmith (initials in a diamond)? It could be another way to find the origin of your travelpowderset...

Regards

[zilverik]

Hi Smokanabeach,

Unfortunately this is the only mark and it's only on one part. No makersmark. Maybe just an importmark.

Regards,

Zilverik

[Smokanabeach]

Hi zilverik, judging from your item (dated from the XX I think), the head of boar is the only answer I could find as logical and similar as for a french silver hallmark but... is it really french? ;-))

Regards.

[zilverik]

Hi Smokanabeach,

Yes, it could be another country. The fact that till now nobody recognizes this item and this mark gives that indication. I don't think that this box is to be found as from 20e century. For the style I think it is more early 19e century. It is meant for rouge on the face. That was already a habit in very early days. Maybe a collector of these kind of objects knows more?

Regards,

Zilverik