Please help with hallmarks on Salt/Pepper

SILVERMAX · Post by **SILVERMAX** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:56 pm

Please help with Id on the hallmarks shown - Thank you!

Hose_dk · Post by **Hose_dk** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:31 pm

The tree might be Karlskrona - try to take a picture of that - direct not from side as you have done.

salmoned · Post by **salmoned** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:07 pm

The two B's in conjoined circles appears to be the mark for Binder Brothers, Inc., NY, NY.

Post by **admin** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:53 pm

Hi,
Salmoned is correct, the BB is the mark of Binder Bros. and its likely that the sterling stamp was also put on by them. One of the main aspects of the Binder firm was as import agents. They had an exclusive arrangement with G. Bek (jeweler) from Pforzheim and I'm sure they had working relationships with other German firms. Although it could have Dutch origins, I think it is most probable that this piece is a product of Hanau, Germany. Hopefully, the "tree" mark can be identified here.

Regards, Tom

blakstone · Post by **blakstone** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:30 pm

In my research into Hanau pseudo-marks, I have found this mark (which is actually a basket of flowers) in conjunction with the crowned "GR" shown in Silvermax's other thread. I have, therefore, comfortably attributed it to Georg Roth as well.