Venice Spoon

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moonshine
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Venice Spoon

Postby moonshine » Sun Oct 09, 2016 11:25 pm

Hello. I was told this spoon is Italian, from Venice. The marks are a bit rubbed, but hopefully someone can help me identify it. I think the 2nd letter of the Maker's mark is G.
6 1/4 inches long and quite solid and heavy for it's size, at 50 grams. Any help is appreciated. Thank You.

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AG2012
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Re: Venice Spoon

Postby AG2012 » Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:33 am

Hi,
Yes, it`s Venice St Mark lion.
The cartouche (background) of the second mark looks like assayer`s mark.
Take a look here:
http://www.silvercollection.it/VENICEHALLMARKS.html
Regards

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Re: Venice Spoon

Postby amena » Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:38 am

If these marks are a bit worn out, I can not imagine a very worn out one.
However, the mark on the left could be the one of Zuan Piero Grappiglia, which is a mark that is quite often found on Venetian silver.
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In the book of Donaver Dabbene is also mentioned another mark that has a similar bottom, and that could be attributed to several silversmiths.
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It should however be said that in the book of Piero Pazzi which specifically addresses the Venetian silver this mark is not mentioned.
Best regards
Amena


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