Candlesticks - maker Cruz, possibly Darmstadt?

[EmmaW]

Hi all

I would really appreciate some help with the candlestick below (one of a pair). The lion looks to me like the Darmstadt mark but could perhaps be Brunswick. As for the maker I have been unable to find anything. Any thoughts will be much appreciated!






Thanks in advance

Emma

[Theoderich]

is there a larger image of the hallmarks?

[joho]

Hi Emma - I think your candlesticks may be Spanish rather than German. Cordoba circa 1780. Antonio Santa Cruz. Possibly the administrator could move this to Other Countries. John

[ovo]

Indeed, these hallmarks are Spanish.

The rampant lion is the mark of the city of Cordoba. The name cruz is a marker´s mark, Antonio Jose Santa Cruz.

Hallmarks like those featured in the book MARCAS DE LA PLATA ESPAÑOLA Y VIRREINAL. Editorial Antiquaria, pages 37 & 38

[EmmaW]

Dear Ovo and Joho

Thank you so much for your help. Ovo is there any chance you could load a copy of the page in the book where you found the marks? It would be much appreciated.

Regards

Emma