Is this A trial kokoshnik, 1898 Russian Silver Hallmark?

[Dad]

Yes Dad, but kindly show the marks on your spoons and do note the location of them; on the side of the stem as Goldstein pointed out earlier.

No problem. ....But, what for?? ))

On those spoons handle is round. Assayer punched the mark where it was convenient to punch.

[Qrt.S]

Thank you for the pictures, but do you see the difference between your marks and wesleytyler's marks? If not, his marks are incomplete. By the way, the assayer was not at all allowed to punch his marks where it was convenient for him. There were strict regulations of where to punch the hallmark. The mark should be punched on the stem or on the bowl depending on the weight (Assay charter of February 19th 1896).

[Goldstein]

Hi Dad -

if you see spoons like that you know something is really wrong. The dealers and auction houses tell me that Russia is the best market for them....






New creations! Please check the marks! Phantasy without limits!

Regsrds
Goldstein