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tmockait Posts: 963 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 08-08-2005 07:34 PM I bought this spoon in Bergen, Norway. The maker's mark appears to be that of Thorvald Marthinson of Tonsberg. The 830 S indicates the silver content, and "NM" stands for Norsk Monster (Sorry, I can't insert the correct Norwegian letter for the "o", and I don't exactly know the meaning or significance of this mark). There is the letter "N" in a square punch, which I am assuming is a date letter, followed by the number 220 (a patent number?). Can anyone help me clarify the meaning of the marks and date this piece? Thanks, Tom IP: Logged
blakstone Posts: 493 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 08-08-2005 10:18 PM Well, "Norske Monstre" means "Norway Made", essentially, and the solitary N is not a date letter: it appears on the works of several 20th century Norwegian makers and indicates (if I remember correctly) that the maker was the member of some sort of gold & silverware manufacturer's consortium. This pattern is called "Viking Rose", and the pattern number is 220. It was one of Marthinsen's most popular, though they no longer make it. I don't know when or by whom it was designed, but the mark you show looks early to mid-20th century to me; certainly that's when this pattern was made in great quantity. Hope this helps! [This message has been edited by blakstone (edited 08-08-2005).] IP: Logged
tmockait Posts: 963 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 08-08-2005 10:45 PM Thanks Blackstone. That information corresponds with what the dealer told me: first quarter of the 20th century and no longer made. As usual, you added a great deal more. Tom IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-14-2014 08:57 AM quote: About A/S Th. Marthinsen Silverfactory Norwegian Quality Silverware The Th. Marthinsen Silver Factory was established in 1883 and is the leading manufacturer and supplier of electroplated silver and fine silverware in Scandinavia. In addition to our administrative staff, the factory employs craftsmen involved in all aspects of silversmithing. Our creative craftsmen, artisans and designers are hand-picked to become part of the Th. Marthinsen team, further the quality of the company and stay true to our historical legacy and core values. We are firmly established as leaders in the Norwegian market and this position allows us to preserve our heritage by producing articles of the highest quality. Th. Marthinsen Our customers include jewellers, hotels, restaurants, and cruise liners, to name just a few. We supply silver cups and medals to major sporting events in Norway including the King's Cup which is awarded to the national champion in a range of sports. The medals and silver for both the Oslo Olympic Games in 1952 and the Lillehammer Olympic Games in 1994 were made and supplied by the Th. Marthinsen Silver Factory. In recognition of our commitment to quality, we are the established suppliers of sterling silver to the Norwegian Royal Family and royal residences. Many of the best hotels in Norway use our EPNS (electroplated new silver) cutlery and hollowware. Cruise ships from the Norwegian America Line and Royal VikingLine used silver from Th. Marthinsen and today you will find our products on a SeaDream Yacht and within few years on the famous Four Seasons luxury cruise liner. Th. Marthinsen Silver Factory holds approximately 60% of home market sales and is the primary supplier of electroplated silver (EPNS) to the hotel and restaurant branch in Norway. The standard quality of such items is EPNS 90 gr, meaning that the thickness of silverplating is 20 micron, but we also supply other qualities on request and our in-house designers are happy to incorporate the client's logo into one of our designs. Sincerely pr. A/S Th. Marthinsen Sølvvarefabrikk Signature THORVALD MARTHINSEN ADM. DIR. IP: Logged
Hose_dk Posts: 400 Registered: May 2008	posted 01-14-2014 12:59 PM Norsk Mønster = Norwegian Pattern IP: Logged

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