help for origin

frenchie_myriam · Post by **frenchie_myriam** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:23 am

Hello everyone,

I have this lovely combination dip pen which leaves me puzzled. There is one hallmark on the ring which looks like a french BIGORNE impress but the other hallmark does not look french. It looks like a crown containing a stylized A surrounded on the right side by an Angel and on the left side by another person.

Can anyone help ?

Thanking you in advance

Best Regards
Myriam

claretjugcollector · Post by **claretjugcollector** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:03 pm

the A is an austrian import mark for silver used 1902 - 1923 - and means 800 fineness silver - kind regards tom from austriaaaaa

blakstone · Post by **blakstone** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:38 pm

The mark on the ring appears to be a Russian "kokoshnik" hallmark in use 1896-1908, with the "84" for 84/96 or .874 silver. Unfortunately, the assayer's initials, which would identify the city of manufacture, are obscured. Still, the two marks together are enough to say that your pen is Russian, .875 silver, made between 1902-1908 and exported to Austria.

frenchie_myriam · Post by **frenchie_myriam** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:29 am

So many thanks to both of you. This one was a real enigma to me and with your help, answer is found.

Thanks again and regards
Myriam