Hamburg E Haegermann: Silver or Plated

[orthogonal]

This spoon has the Hamburg-hallmark, year "E", and the maker's mark "Haegermann". There is a weird discolouration along one rim of the handle. Is it a plated piece? Or was the Hamburg-hallmark only used for the 12 lot items?

[silverfan]

Yes, the Hamburg mark was only used for solid silver. Standard was 12 Lot = 750/1000 silver.
Regards silverfan

[orthogonal]

Thank you for the VERY quick and pleasant respone!

[AG2012]

Hi,
It`s silver, not silver-plated, and I think it was made in 1857.
Details of the maker, take a look here:
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Regards

[AG2012]

Forgot to mention: discoloration, patina and tarnish depend on exposure to elements and gasses. 12 Loth, having more copper in the alloy, may show reddish discoloration, but also depending where it was kept.

[orthogonal]

Thank you! Engraved there is a Buddha or Chinaman. What an enchanting idea!

[AG2012]

Hi,
China-man, I suppose, not Buddha. Makes sense if that`s tea spoon.
Cheers

[orthogonal]

It's 24,5 cm, in the style of an old english soup spoon.