Small crude silver cup

[Don McKinney]

I think the link is fixed now. Sorry for anyone who tried to see it but couldn't. I have searched for awhile trying to find these marks, but have had no luck. Any help would be appreciated.

Don McKinney



http://www.donmckinney.zoomshare.com/1.shtml

[dragonflywink]

Believe your piece is a zarf, a holder for porcelain Turkish coffee cups called finjans, they often turn up without the liners, the small foot or base is distinctive and often screws on. The first mark is the Turkish/Ottoman Empire tughra, symbol for the reigning Sultan at the time the piece was made, the second mark appears to be the purity mark (800 or 900 silver), the third is perhaps a makers mark (?). Would date to before 1923.

Cheryl ;o)

Here's a site for identifying tughras (they can be very confusing):
http://www.tughranet.f2s.com/tughras/tughras.htm

Site showing some zarfs:
http://www.atamanhotel.com/coffecup.html

[Don McKinney]

I really appreciate the feedback. I'll go to your site and take a look. It's great to hear from somebody who actually knows about silver. Thank you very much.

Don