Unknown mark

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Nesergio
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Unknown mark

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Hello All
Please help me identify a strange mark on this tea/coffee pot lid.
It has Minerva marks as French silverware.

thanks in advance
Sergii

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AG2012
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Re: Unknown mark

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Hi,
It is countermark on the opposite side of the guarantee mark. These countermarks are known as "bigornes" (a counter-impression of insects).
You should search for maker`s mark ``en losange`` elsewhere on the teapot.
regards
Nesergio
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Re: Unknown mark

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AG2012 wrote:Hi,
It is countermark on the opposite side of the guarantee mark. These countermarks are known as "bigornes" (a counter-impression of insects).
You should search for maker`s mark ``en losange`` elsewhere on the teapot.
regards
Many thanks! You are right - Minerva is on the other side of this mark.
As for the maker`s mark, so far I didn`t manage to find it.
JayT
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Re: Unknown mark

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The maker’s mark should be close to the rim of the teapot, and also on the lid. Good luck in your hunt!
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