German Silver Sugar Sifter?

[wiggy131]

Hi, Can I help with Id on this mark on a sugar sifter, wanted to know the grade of silver - looks like a swan and a crossed Keys in sheild as you can see.
Thanks for the help
Vickie Purves

[AG2012]

Hi,
Possibly Regensburg, but cannot exclude Hanau.
Regards

[AG2012]

Or Liegnitz, Schlesien

[AG2012]

There was a discussion here:

some of the marks (Zwickau,Liegnitz,Wertheim) are also Hanau pseudo-marks

viewtopic.php?t=20909

[AG2012]

Finally,the rectangular mark on the left is likely Hanau (Neresheimer), rather than much earlier maker`s mark associated with above mentioned German towns (Liegnitz).

[oel]

Hi Vickie,

It could be Dutch pseudo marks: swan pseudo maker's mark, and the crossed keys pseudo town mark city of Leiden. Most likely silver 2nd standard minimum 833/000 and made between 1880-1945.

Peter.

Source: Valse Zilvermerken in Nederland K.A. Citroen swan#405, crossed keys#588

[wiggy131]

Thank you very much for everyone's replies that really helps me,
Best Wishes
Vickie