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by joho
Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Small Norwegian drinking cup - last one!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1188

Re: Small Norwegian drinking cup - last one!!

Many thanks Qrt.S - great to have a confirmed maker!

Much appreciated
Joho
by joho
Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Small Norwegian drinking cup - help please
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

Re: Small Norwegian drinking cup - help please

Here are some photos of the inscription https://i.postimg.cc/GHJtbF8V/thumbnail-24.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/Mn6THn1T/thumbnail-25.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/w1wBm9kk/thumbnail-26.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bDk83P1W/thumbnail-27.jpg Apologies! I presumed the dates 1809 to 1853 for Hans Sverinsen Dahl wer...
by joho
Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Small Norwegian drinking cup - help please
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

Re: Small Norwegian drinking cup - help please

Thanks for your help again Qrt.S. My reason for thinking the cup may be Norwegian is that the inscription engraved around the rim is in Norwegian (or maybe Danish) language and refers to, as you say, the district of Romsdal. The inscription is dated 1818 don't think it is possible for Hans Sverinsen...
by joho
Tue Mar 29, 2022 3:05 am
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Small Norwegian drinking cup - last one!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1188

Small Norwegian drinking cup - last one!!

I believe this small cup is from Molde. Can any one identify the maker. Mark looks like HH (script). It is 10cm high.
Many thanks
joho

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by joho
Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:49 am
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Another small Norwegian? drinking cup
Replies: 1
Views: 1995

Another small Norwegian? drinking cup

Hi again!! Hoping someone can help to identify this cup. 8 cm high. Stamped twice to the base with makers mark only, EES. There is also a name engraved to the base that I cannot decipher. https://i.postimg.cc/WtMDNjdF/abb3.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bG7JPF89/abb4.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/DSzmPXBL/abc1...
by joho
Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:35 am
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Small Norwegian drinking cup - help please
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

Small Norwegian drinking cup - help please

Hi again! This is a heavy quality small cup which I think is Norwegian. Gilding around the rim. Makers mark only to the base. HD. The only other clue is in the engraved inscription which refers to the town of Romsdal and date 1818. Any more information much appreciated!! Joho https://i.postimg.cc/Cn...
by joho
Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:14 am
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Small Norwegian? beaker
Replies: 1
Views: 878

Small Norwegian? beaker

Hi - help please with this small beaker. I think it is Norwegian, but hopefully someone can identify maker, town and date, It is just 6cm high. Many thanks in advance. Joho https://i.postimg.cc/H8xTYP4v/aaa2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/S24Wvc7x/aaa3.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/Yjp6NfCX/aaa4.jpg
by joho
Mon Mar 07, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: Scottish Hallmarks
Topic: Scots Fiddle pattern? Makers?
Replies: 4
Views: 3115

Re: Scots Fiddle pattern? Makers?

.Brilliant! I think you may have solved this one, Phil.

The Scottish museum site does In fact have an image of the mark of Dalziel and Hunter and it is very similar to the mark on my spoon. Thank you - much appreciated!!

John
by joho
Sun Mar 06, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Scottish Hallmarks
Topic: Scots Fiddle pattern? Makers?
Replies: 4
Views: 3115

Re: Scots Fiddle pattern? Makers?

Thanks Fishless. Yes, I think there maybe a couple of contenders for the WC Mark, But the H&D mark may be more difficult to crack. Hopefully, as you say, more information may come from others in the forum.
Thanks again.
John
by joho
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:25 am
Forum: Scottish Hallmarks
Topic: Scots Fiddle pattern? Makers?
Replies: 4
Views: 3115

Scots Fiddle pattern? Makers?

Hi All, I have two teaspoons which I think are Scottish - but am I correct? They both have what appear to be Scots fiddle pattern handles and just a makers mark, one WC and the other D&H. The D&H spoon has a drop where the bowl and stem meet. The WC spoon has no drop. I guess they date to ar...
by joho
Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: Far East
Topic: Chinese marks - help please!
Replies: 1
Views: 2919

Chinese marks - help please!

Hi, Can anyone help identify the marks on this item. I think they are Chinese. I am not sure what the item is. It could be a child's bangle but unlikely as it is so small. Many thanks John https://i.postimg.cc/kRnKSmVR/ch1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/qhc2gR7d/ch2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/0M1p8mPf/ch3.j...
by joho
Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:51 am
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Taxco Silversmith
Replies: 0
Views: 4808

Taxco Silversmith

Hi Can anyone help identify the maker and possible date of this silver choker necklace. It quite heavy weighing over 60 grams. It is stamped: TC.33 (or possibly 331) MEXICO and 925. It is also stamped with the International Convention hallmark for 925 silver. Would be grateful for any help. Many tha...
by joho
Tue May 11, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Continental silver chamber stick
Replies: 5
Views: 1871

Re: Continental silver chamber stick

Thanks for the Napoli reference Amena. I've had a quick look. As you say, there are many chamber sticks from that period and I will need to spend more time tonight looking at them. It would be very nice if it was confirmed as from Napoli - here's hoping! Thanks also Legrandmogol for your opinions. J...
by joho
Sat May 08, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Continental silver chamber stick
Replies: 5
Views: 1871

Continental silver chamber stick

Hi Its a long shot, but can anyone identify the place and maker of this candle holder. I am presuming it is Continental and I think it dates circa 1700 - 1750. What I think is the makers mark is NA and there are remnants of second mark. There is also an assay scrape. The marks are on the handle. The...
by joho
Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Gerald Benney and Alan Kelsey
Replies: 0
Views: 2342

Gerald Benney and Alan Kelsey

Hi. I have a silver butter knife London 1990 that has the makers marks of both Gerald Benney (AGB) and Geoffrey Kelsey (GAK). Would be grateful for any information on the relationship between Benney and Kelsey and why both their marks appear on the knife. Many thanks. John https://i.postimg.cc/N9mTN...
by joho
Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Help to identify place and maker of small dish. Nurnberg?
Replies: 2
Views: 1431

Re: Help to identify place and maker of small dish. Nurnberg?

Hi AG2012

Yes, I thought that might well be the outcome! But good to have it confirmed. Much appreciated.

Kind regards
John
by joho
Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Help to identify place and maker of small dish. Nurnberg?
Replies: 2
Views: 1431

Help to identify place and maker of small dish. Nurnberg?

Hi. Looking for help to identify this small cast openwork dish. It is just 9cm long, 7cm wide and 4cm high. Heavy gauge silver. It is marked with: 1: N in a circular or oval punch. 2: IR in a circular punch 3: A mark which I think is an Austria Hungarian Import mark for 1872 - 1901. Strangley this s...
by joho
Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:27 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Tiny Silver Patch Box maker
Replies: 0
Views: 1113

Tiny Silver Patch Box maker

Hi All. I am trying to find out more about this unusual tiny silver patch box. It is circular in form and has faceted sides and a pull of cover. Attached to the cover, on a small spindle is a circular plaque with a hole drilled near the edge. The plaque can be turned so that it alignes with a hole i...
by joho
Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:44 am
Forum: Central & South America
Topic: Brazilian or Spanish Colonial
Replies: 6
Views: 5752

Re: Brazilian or Spanish Colonial

Hi Aguest

Interesting view on the possibility of it being a watch chain holder. I am not sure.......

Yes, the 'handles' are made from one piece of silver, folded over.

John
by joho
Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: Central & South America
Topic: Brazilian or Spanish Colonial
Replies: 6
Views: 5752

Re: Brazilian or Spanish Colonial

Hi Cheryl You are correct, there is no thumb orientation which might have suggested a 'figa'. I have no real reason to think it may have a religious connection - just that I believe that much of the early silver produced in Brazil was Church rather than secular and I could sort of imagine a priest h...

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