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Hi, To be honest, I did not like ``88`` but attributed it to high magnification of macro mode.Besides, based on pictures, cellar is really of exceptional quality, although I am not very fond of this ornate eclectic design. In this particular case electronic tester might be conclusive. They are highl...

Hello again, There is not much difference in value between official restrikes and unofficial repros. Besides, once soldered to the tankard they have no numismatic value whatsoever. Let`s concentrate on the mark on the left, that`s the clue. Either try to take better close up images of it, or use 10 ...

Hi, The mark on the left is the clue but it`s blurred. The coin is a restrike (there are official restrikes by Austrian mint and unofficial reproductions). Both ``800``and coin restrike indicate newer manufacture, the earliest date being late 19th century. Let`s try to decipher the mark on the left....

Hi, It does look authentic because of design, heavy gauge silver and marks. Besides, I trust Qrt.S judgement. On the other hand, take care what you pay for it. The cellar is not an exquisite Faberge and not every Faberge is extremely valuable.People were often disappointed having given Faberge small...

Hello,
If it opens (I cannot tell from pictures) it can be an incense burner.
I am not very familiar with religious rituals of any denomination. Being small it was obviously meant to be used at home.
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Yes, both parts (stem and body) assayed as separate parts and duty paid before soldered together.
The maker cannot be deciphered, though.
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Hello again,
The same as beakers elsewhere.Often wrongly described as ``Bar Mitzvah Kiddush Cup`` unless engraved in Hebrew.
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Hi,
I`m not sure it`s Ф.И, what about ``Ф.К.`` ?

Hi,
‚‚Stopka‚‚ (footed vodka cup).There was no saucer, at least have never seen a matching one (Egg cups had saucers, though).
Where is maker`s mark ?
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Hi,
According to A. Ivanov, there were four silversmiths with this name (excluding two in 17th century).
Three workd in Moscow, one in Petersburg.
None of them is recorded to have moved.
This is what I can tell based on the refernce above.
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Hi,
Maker`s mark in a rectangle stands for French silver-plate.
Take a look here:
http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_marks.html
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Hello again, There are pros and cons in regard of authenticity. Kokoshnik looks OK, but again, ``Faberge`` mark does not. Then, unknown maker and unusual engraving, although the salt itself looks Russian. All said and the question in the post - my humble opinion: this salt cannot be attributed to Fa...

Qrt.S The other way Yes, you are right.Besides,Qrt.S is very familiar with all subcontractors recorded so far. It would be very unusual to have an unknown silversmith working for Faberge who had his mark struck over already assayed Faberge court supplier mark.Nonetheless, Faberge lettering does not ...

Hi,
I think ``Faberge`` mark was struck over another maker`s mark.
The salt looks genuine Russian.
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Hi again,
It makes sense now - repair and not unusual for silver more than 300 years old.
Unfortunately, cannot recognize the maker.
Let`s wait for more responses.
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Hello again,
Unfortunately, the rest (the symbol) has not been identified, not of much importance, though, manufacturers used various symbols as their trade mark.
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Hello again, I stand corrected in regard of ``how it`s made``. There are Charles II vessels with a pedestal,I did not pay attention to, with soldered bottom plates. Nevertheless, the craftsmanship was excellent and solder lines were taken care of, being almost invisible. Silver more than 300 years o...

Hi, Welcome to the forum. This porringer is very suspicious for being genuine 17th century. Pay attention to red arrows pointing to bottom plate soldered to the body. Genuine vessel should be hammer raised on stake from a single sheet of silver. Moreover, even soldering was poorly done. Later repair...

Hi, For John Gilbert take a look here: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_G.html ``EP`` stands for electroplated. You might be interested what ``A1`` means. British manufacturers used letter code to indicate quality, i.e. thickness of silver. ``A1`` is superior quality (32 grams of silver for plati...

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
It`s silver plated (BAÑO DE PLATA).
I think letter ``A`` in circle stands for thick silver plate (fuerte baño de plata).
It`s modern, contemporary mark.
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