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- Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:41 am
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: Reed & Barton Modern Art Patent
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10037
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 1:14 am
- Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
- Topic: Hanau pseudo mark - unidentified
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3143
Re: Hanau pseudo mark - unidentified
Gentlemen,
Thank you, very glad to have the information.
Cheers,
AinA
Thank you, very glad to have the information.
Cheers,
AinA
- Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:04 pm
- Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
- Topic: Hanau pseudo mark - unidentified
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3143
Hanau pseudo mark - unidentified
Hello All,
I'm looking to identify this mark, it is on a typical Hanau type repousse sugar and creamer of average quality.
Many thanks,
A in A
I'm looking to identify this mark, it is on a typical Hanau type repousse sugar and creamer of average quality.
Many thanks,
A in A
- Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:25 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Unknown purpose
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2755
Re: Unknown purpose
In English, the form is termed a cauldron, most notable use was made by the three witches of Macbeth. "Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble... etc. etc." Sir Christopher Dresser designed a tea set in a cauldron motif ca.1880, believe this may be the sugar bowl her...
- Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:41 pm
- Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
- Topic: German Town Mark - lion? horse? + 12
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3372
Hello again, I've just taken the mark and played around a bit with it in a photo program. Changing its angle to put the animal into a rampant position proves my assumption wrong, it is clearly meant to be running, not rearing. This eliminates Darmstadt, perhaps it is Schwäbisch Gmünd or even possi...
- Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:30 pm
- Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
- Topic: German Town Mark - lion? horse? + 12
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3372
Hello Theoderich, Thanks for responding. I've tried, but can't see any similarity to the unicorn mark. The closest I have found is Darmstadt, assuming the mark, as shown, is tilted and the animal is in a rampant position. Its most distinctive attribute is the curl of the tail, it is curled inward to...
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:37 pm
- Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
- Topic: German Town Mark - lion? horse? + 12
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3372
German Town Mark - lion? horse? + 12
Cheers,
Its almost this and almost that, but I can't quite put my finger on exactly what town this may be. Look forward to any suggestions.
AinA
Its almost this and almost that, but I can't quite put my finger on exactly what town this may be. Look forward to any suggestions.
AinA
- Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:48 am
- Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
- Topic: German Mark with 13
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3507
German Mark with 13
German, believe the piece is circa 1820. Initials look to be FCB. Any help appreciated.
Cheers,
AinA
Cheers,
AinA
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:02 pm
- Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
- Topic: Early Birmingham Maker L&R
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13006
Dear Miles, I count myself lucky to live in an age where there is a newfound respect for items of the past and a general desire to preserve them. In our time bulldozers stop work on the foundations for an office block to allow archeologists to come in with their toothbrushes, and even archeologists ...
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:29 pm
- Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
- Topic: Early Birmingham Maker L&R
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13006
Miles, From the email you have quoted it is obvious that, while they may have been patient and courteous, they most certainly did not practice due diligence before acting. I've now read the law a number of times and can see why; apparently there is no call to establish what a piece is before defacin...
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:11 pm
- Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
- Topic: Early Birmingham Maker L&R
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13006
I must say that I am appalled at the handling of this by the Birmingham Assay Office. Both the mark defacement and methodology used to arrive at the conclusion that it must be done were unnecessarily slipshod and crude. If the law dictates that it is their right and responsibility to alter the marks...
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:46 pm
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Elkington marks.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 21082
- Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:35 pm
- Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
- Topic: Mark on Russian fork
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2259
Mark on Russian fork
Interesting mark that I have not seen before. It was found on a Russian piece of flatware dating to circa 1900. The item was also stamped with regular Russian assay and makers mark, but this mark was stamped well away from them, as if added later or as an import mark from another country. It appears...
- Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:15 pm
- Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
- Topic: British Arts & Crafts Brooch
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10432
- Mon Feb 13, 2006 2:48 pm
- Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
- Topic: British Arts & Crafts Brooch
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10432
Hello All, Thank you for the responses and do hope that someone can ID the maker. I'm sure it is English and must concur with Mike about the marks, there are all sorts of exemptions to British hallmarking rules on gold and silver, leaving assay up to the discretion of the maker. Tardy alone lists 2 ...
- Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:06 pm
- Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
- Topic: British Arts & Crafts Brooch
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10432
British Arts & Crafts Brooch
Hello,
Looking to discover the maker of this gold and turquoise pin. Maker's mark is RFB and it is also marked 9CT. Assuming it is English circa 1910 by the gold standard and style. Many thanks for any assistance.
Cheers,
AinA
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Looking to discover the maker of this gold and turquoise pin. Maker's mark is RFB and it is also marked 9CT. Assuming it is English circa 1910 by the gold standard and style. Many thanks for any assistance.
Cheers,
AinA
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- Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:10 pm
- Forum: German Silver
- Topic: augsburg stick 18th cent
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5161
- Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:17 pm
- Forum: German Silver
- Topic: augsburg stick 18th cent
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5161
augsburg stick 18th cent
Greetings, Found this rococco candlestick recently. I know it is from Augsburg and circa 1760 or 70. I'm hoping someone can identify the SB maker's mark and possibly pin down the V date letter with exactitude. Many thanks, AinA http://x2.putfile.com/11/31912091113.jpg http://x2.putfile.com/11/319121...
- Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:50 pm
- Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
- Topic: Teapot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6294
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:18 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: 18th Century spoon mystery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9468