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Hello everyone:

I found this piece at my towns local swap table. Severely tarnished, it didn’t look like much which is why it was probably tossed away (I wish I took a ‘before’ photo but wasn’t thinking this was going to be anything special). I initially didn’t see any markings on it so I thought ...

Hi Cody,

A combination of clues. The fact that one mark was found directly behind another indicates the use of a bignorne, an insect-engraved anvil that provides two marks with one blow. Also the maker's mark appears to be in a lozenge surround.

Hopefully another member may see more.

Trev ...

This bowl (?) was given as a christening gift in 1960. It was just recently rediscovered buried in a box in an attic. I have no other knowledge of the item.

https://i.imgur.com/UjoLOx6.jpg

This was after polishing. It had a pretty heavy layer of black tarnish over most of it.

https://i.imgur ...

dognose wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:38 am Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

I think it likely that your bowl is French. I'll move the topic to that forum to see if get any response there.

Trev.

Thanks, Trev.

Can I ask what you saw that made you to think it’s French? Pure curiosity, just trying to learn here.

Best, Cody

Hello everyone:

I found this piece at my towns local swap table. Severely tarnished, it didn’t look like much which is why it was probably tossed away (I wish I took a ‘before’ photo but wasn’t thinking this was going to be anything special). I initially didn’t see any markings on it so I thought ...