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Hi all,

Not really sure where to start with these marks. Assuming the 12 mark is a standard mark for .750? Maker IF. Stylistically I would have assumed the spoon to be first half of the 19th century.

Thanks

L

Hi,

I could not be very specific regarding these marks, but :
- I think that you are right about the "12" mark : most probably fitness mark, that is 12 loths i-e 750/1000 silver.
That could suggest Germanic countries, Germanic states (before formation of Germany in 1870), Germany, or Austria-Hungary.
This is an interesting clue, since I think (not 100% sure) that 12 loths fitness is less common than 13 loths
- I would suggest the 2nd half of the 10th c. (ab. 1860-1900)

I disagree.
I think this type of marks are from Romania, not Germany or Austria/Hungary.
If anyone check the romanian online markets we can find a lot of similar ones, sometimes with younger official hallmarks.
But the age of the spoon can be the 2. half of the 19. century.
Best regards!
Krisztián

Thanks all for your thoughts and correcting the date of the piece - much appreciated! Will keep looking and keep this thread updated if I find any further info.
L