Unknown silver mark, unable to find info.

Item must be marked "Sterling" or "925"
PHOTOS REQUIRED - marks + item
Post Reply
Gonegreen33
Posts: 3
Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:10 pm

Unknown silver mark, unable to find info.

Post by Gonegreen33 »

I have a very ornate repousse trinket/snuff box with marks B&Z ,right facing lion and a crown can anyone help me identify origin, date and maker.

How do I add picture
Gonegreen33
Posts: 3
Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:10 pm

Re: Unknown silver mark, unable to find info.

Post by Gonegreen33 »

Thank you for that information. Here are pictures of item and marks.
Image
Image

Any help is appreciated.
AG2012
contributor
Posts: 5576
Joined: Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:47 am

Re: Unknown silver mark, unable to find info.

Post by AG2012 »

Hi,
Possible Wolf & Knell, Hanau.
This set of marks (lion and crown) appeared here:
http://925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39157
B&Z could be New York retailer firm Buchholz & Zelt, known to have imported Hanau silver.
Regards
Gonegreen33
Posts: 3
Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:10 pm

Re: Unknown silver mark, unable to find info.

Post by Gonegreen33 »

Wow, thank you very much! I will look into it further now that I have a starting point. Very happy I found this forum.

Thanks again.
Post Reply

Return to “Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860”