Help Early Spoon 1718 Mono Handle Kingdom Prussia Tax Mark

[pauline5555]

Hello-

Just trying to get a little backround information on an early spoon just acquired. Looked through German marks and saw that this spoon has what looks to be the Kingdom of Prussia tax mark. Also has three other hallmarks. One is too worn to see at all. The others as shown look like the back of a deer or some other animal with small tail and legs. The other is a P in circle with possibly an R in circle. The front of the spoon is monoed A.R.K. 1718. Help is appreciated.

Thanks
Pauline

http://i48.tinypic.com/2jbgyc.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/1z5rc0m.jpg

[Theoderich]

Hello-

Just trying to get a little backround information on an early spoon just acquired. Looked through German marks and saw that this spoon has what looks to be the Kingdom of Prussia tax mark. Also has three other hallmarks. One is too worn to see at all. The others as shown look like the back of a deer or some other animal with small tail and legs. The other is a P in circle with possibly an R in circle. The front of the spoon is monoed A.R.K. 1718. Help is appreciated.

Thanks
Pauline

http://i48.tinypic.com/2jbgyc.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/1z5rc0m.jpg

it is Schweidnitz (pl.Åšwidnica) in Silesia
Paul Kaselitz (1702-1733)
ref: E.Hintze, Schlesische Goldschmiede, S.82