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Is this a German spoon?

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:28 pm
by mtraner
Hello,
I'm about 90% sure this fiddle spoon is German, but wanted to get your expert opinions and possibly identify the maker. The strike is horrible, possibly a double? I don't have much hope for finding out the maker, but some help on the other marks would be appreciated! Is it in fact German? Also, any insight on the monogram? Does B.E. stand for something, or is it just initials? Thank you in advance!

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Re: Is this a German spoon?

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2013 5:36 am
by silverfan
Yes, it is a German Spoon. Maker is Wilkens, Bremen. Halfmoon - standing for silver - is the old mark of Wilkens before the screw press.
Regards silverfan

Re: Is this a German spoon?

Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2013 5:45 am
by silverfan
B.E. are just initials and the not readable inscription might be the seller.
Regards silverfan

Re: Is this a German spoon?

Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:20 pm
by mtraner
Wow, thank you so much! I appreciate it immensely!