Unknown marks German?Scandanavia?French"

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person1
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Unknown marks German?Scandanavia?French"

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Hi came upon an old compote recently. Looks European and feels sterling. Does anyone know the country of origin? Is is Sterling, Alloy, Plate Any info is appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Unknown marks German?Scandanavia?French"

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Hello,
it was made by Carl Heinrich Schoppe, 1789-1823, from Berlin.

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Re: Unknown marks German?Scandanavia?French"

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Hi. Thank you very much. So I am assuming it is around 800 silver, is this correct? Also I am guessing the one hallmark is a bear for Berlin. Does anyone know what the other hallmark is (the one that looks like a running ghost). Possibly an import mark? Just trying to learn more about Continental silver. Thanks for your time
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