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Silver pincushion holder, Frisian?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:50 am
by Vantlicht
This silver pincushion holder is marked with 2 marks, but I cannot find a match for these. Help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Silver pincushion holder, Frisian?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:51 am
by oel
Hallmark of the French Empire 1809-1819, so called Fasces with the axe at the top to the right, in a fitted frame. Restricted warranty mark for small silver articles (800/1000).

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The maker's mark RI under a swan in lozenge for Rintje de Jong, registered in the village of Lemmer (Friesland), 1811- before 1829, active in Sneek 1807-1810.


Peter.

Source; WaarborgHolland, Gouda 2009. Karel Citroen Dutch silversmiths marks and names prior to 1812

Re: Silver pincushion holder, Frisian?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 11:02 am
by Vantlicht
Thanks Peter!