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by kjr88
Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:26 pm
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: Dutch Spice Jar - Hallmark Identification Help
Replies: 6
Views: 6140

Re: Dutch Spice Jar - Hallmark Identification Help

We had a close look, but we definitely can't find any more marks - the pseudo marks you identified look like they didn't overlay on another mark - see attached from the inside. What do you think? On a side note, was it common practice to do that? Is there any reason a maker's mark wouldn't be stampe...
by kjr88
Fri Jul 05, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: Dutch Spice Jar - Hallmark Identification Help
Replies: 6
Views: 6140

Re: Dutch Spice Jar - Hallmark Identification Help

Hi Peter, thank you for a quick response! We did indeed find further marks - we identified the first one as a year symbol, 1890 if we're not mistaken? The second one we think is a minerva's head with a key next to it - does this also mean it's for export? The third we think is just an incomprehensib...
by kjr88
Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:42 am
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: Dutch Spice Jar - Hallmark Identification Help
Replies: 6
Views: 6140

Dutch Spice Jar - Hallmark Identification Help

Hi there, We were given a beautiful spice jar, and we're trying to find out more about its history. We've identified one of the marks as dutch made for export 1853-1953 mark, but the others are somewhat of a mystery. Any help would be extremely appreciated! https://i.imgur.com/2N123Bwl.jpg https://i...

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