Friesian silver guard soldier spoon

[legrandmogol]

I recently acquired this Friesian silver spoon with a possible upside-down mark. I have never seen an upside-down mark so it probably isn't. Either way, I am not sure of the maker. Any help would be appreciated!

[legrandmogol]

I forgot it looks like the upside-down mark of Sneek silversmith Rein Clases Regnery but as I said, I've never seen an upside-down mark so it could be a coincidence.

[oel]

It appears to me to be RC for; Rein Clases Regnery, registered in the city of Sneek, active 1711-1731


Peter.

[legrandmogol]

Thanks, Peter, that's what I thought but I wasn't sure since the mark is upsidedown.

[oel]

Your welcome. Herewith the maker's mark of Rein Clases Regnery



Gratitude:

Jan Schipper/ Zilverstudie.NL ( copy Dec. 2010)

[legrandmogol]

oh wow, that is definitely it. Thank you again!

[legrandmogol]

definitely a long shot but I wonder if there are records of town guards for Sneek c.1715?

[oel]

Yes there probably are, just a matter of searching & finding. Sounds easy but......

Peter.