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I am having difficulty with the hallmarks on a wonderful filigree dish. It is an older piece and think it may have older portuguese hallmarks, but I am unable to verify in any books or info. on the internet. This is a small piece with highly detailed filigree. I tried to photo the hallmarks but they are so small they are not visible in photo. The hallmarks appear to be a boar or eagles head with the number 11 underneath and a smaller letter D . The other hallmark appears to be a clover or fleur de lis within a shield. Very hard to see. The head is similiar to #8052 in The Book of Old Silver by Wyler. Any help in verifying the country and rough date on the piece would be appreciated.

Based on your description, I think Portugal is correct; the II meaning second standard (.833) silver, and the "D" the mark for the Gondomar Assay office, 1886-1913. The other mark is probably the maker; there should also be a letter there; without a photo or illustration identifying it would be nigh impossible.

Thank you very much for the information. The makers hallmark is hard to read with the loupe although I do believe there is a letter, as well.

Do you know the purpose of the piece...was this probably sold as a souvenir? It is a charming, well done miniature piece.