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Marc Posts: 414 |
posted 10-04-2005 12:00 AM
  
Hi folks... I am starting to collect the really old coin silver (rather than sell it), and I could use a little help on this piece (purchased today). It is 4 1/2" long, has a midrib front and a shell decorated drop. The makers mark appears to be a "PS" with a spike looking thing separating the two letters. I would love to say Philip Syng, Jr., because he used shells on his drops, but the the cartouche on my piece does I have not found anyone else, who fits the dates of this piece c. 1740's or so, Respectfully, Marc Cutcher
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swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 |
posted 10-05-2005 11:04 AM
It is unlikely to be Philip Syng as this type of shell design (lacking the billet) is not the one typically used in Philadelphia; also the spoon is in all probability later - 1760-70+ - as indicated by the short, shallow ridge on the handle. The bowl looks to be somewhat distorted, but if it is egg-shaped rather than oval, that would also indicate a somewhat later date. See the discussions in this thread and in this one of the earlier form of Hanoverian spoons. [This message has been edited by swarter (edited 10-05-2005).] IP: Logged |
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Marc Posts: 414 |
posted 10-15-2005 02:05 AM
Hi there, Yes, the bowl is a little bent, but it a normal teaspoon shape. Thanks for the help, but any idea who? Respectfully, Marc IP: Logged |
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ahwt Posts: 2334 |
posted 10-15-2005 10:02 PM
A mark as you have shown is very frustrating. It is obviously a well conceived mark; but is not in any of the references materials that I have. The longer I study silver markings, the more I realize how much in not mentioned in my books. [This message has been edited by ahwt (edited 10-16-2005).] IP: Logged |
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