Hi,
I've been sent these images of a pair of forks by a friend for identification:
B.W.R. - 10 - Cross - a
The maker's mark is B.W.R and it is unknown if these forks are silver or silver plated.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Trev.
Unknown Pair of Forks
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Re: Unknown Pair of Forks
it is Zwolle (Dutsch)
Re: Unknown Pair of Forks
Hi Theo,
Many thanks for this information. I'll move it to the Dutch section.
Trev.
Many thanks for this information. I'll move it to the Dutch section.
Trev.
Re: Unknown Pair of Forks
Hi Trev,
Yes Dutch, period Kingdom of Holland 1807-1812 (French occupation), 10 Penningen or 833/1000 fineness, office mark the Greek cross for the assay office of Zutphen, date letter a used Juli 1807- February 1809. Maker's mark B.W.R for; Bernardus Warnerus. (van) Roessing(h), city of Zutphen, age in 1807 51 years. Registered 1787- around 1843.
For the (hall)marks see:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028
NB Zwolle assay office (1807-1812) used Latin or Roman cross.
Best,
Peter
Yes Dutch, period Kingdom of Holland 1807-1812 (French occupation), 10 Penningen or 833/1000 fineness, office mark the Greek cross for the assay office of Zutphen, date letter a used Juli 1807- February 1809. Maker's mark B.W.R for; Bernardus Warnerus. (van) Roessing(h), city of Zutphen, age in 1807 51 years. Registered 1787- around 1843.
For the (hall)marks see:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32028
NB Zwolle assay office (1807-1812) used Latin or Roman cross.
Best,
Peter
Re: Unknown Pair of Forks
Hi Oel,
That's excellent, thank you. I'll pass the information on.
Trev.
That's excellent, thank you. I'll pass the information on.
Trev.