Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks
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In 1884 a law was enacted making .800 the minimum national standard for silver in Germany. In 1886 the use of individual city marks was abolished and replaced by the national mark (reichsmark) of a crescent moon & crown mark (Halbmond und Krone) representing the entire German state. These marks became compulsory by 1888. The crown & crescent moon are used in conjunction with a maker's mark and a decimal silver standard mark. Common silver standards are .800 & .835 __ .830, .900, .925 and .935 purities are also used. |
Hallmarks Pre-1886 |
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Jäger Viersen 1923-present Primarily silverplaters, some silverware | |||
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Karl Kaltenbach & Söhne Altensteig founded 1870 as Karl Kaltenbach (1845-1924) Became '& Söhne' in 1895, renamed "Auerhahn" in 1951. Currently a division of WMF | |||
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Otto Kaltenbach Altensteig founded 1921 by Otto Kaltenbach (1884-1960). Absorbed into "Auerhahn" in 1967. Currently a division of WMF | |||
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Adolf Kander Berlin 1882 -1939 Holloware & Judaica, address; Oranienstraße 183 | |||
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Käser & Walter Pforzheim active early 20th C. | |||
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Deodat Von Kleist East Prussia Active c.1940s - 1960s, handmade modernist jewelry Moved to Worpswede in 1957, his son Helmut began making jewelry c.1965 and is still active. | |||
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Gebrüder Köberlin Döbeln founded 1828 vintage advertisement | |||
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Richard Köberlin Döbeln early 20th century | |||
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Koch & Bergfeld Bremen founded 1859 founded by Gottfried Koch with former apprentices, Ludwig Wilhelm Bergfeld and Georg Gottfried Daniel Bergfeld | |||
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Kollmar & Jourdan Pforzheim 1855 - 1977 | |||
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Körner & Proll
Berlin | |||
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Fr. Kraemer
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Robert Kraft Pforzheim Active ca.1900 - 1940 | |||
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G. Kramer Ribnitz-Damgarten founded 1771 by Georg Kramer Amber & silver jewelry from 1932. In 1948, factory was expropriated by the East German government, G. Kramer relocated to Travemünde in West Germany and is still active. The original factory in in Ribnitz is still active as "Fischlandschmuck" | |||
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Gebrüder Kühn Schwäbisch Gmünd founded 1860 - present | |||
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Louis Kuppenheim Pforzheim Active ca. 1900-1940 | |||
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Gottlieb Kurz Schwäbisch Gmünd founded 1895 succeeded by Arthur Möhrle in 1967 | |||
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Johann S. Kurz & Co Hanau active c.1870-1960s worked in the "antique" style | |||
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Julius Lemor Breslau founded 1818 Active until c.1940s | |||
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Emil Lettré Berlin & Hanau b.1876 - d.1954 Important maker & educator, became director of the Staatliche Zeichenakademie of Hanau in 1933. | |||
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Wilhelm Ludwig Hanau Active 1930's - 1972 firm purchased by Wilhelm Geist in 1972 | |||
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Lutz & Weiss Pforzheim founded 1882 vintage advertisement | |||
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