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mitko07 Posts: 48 |
posted 02-02-2014 01:17 AM
  
[26-2445] Hello! I am having hard time identifying this silver object which looks like a little tray/ bowl decorated with a chimpanzee. It is finely hammered and is marked "800" I was wondering if someone here can help me with idea what the is purpose of it and possibly ID it. I have seen few Monkey decorated Russian items but here it does not seem to be case. Size is 2.75 inches high x 5.25 inches wide. Thanks in advance! oh here are some pictures: IP: Logged |
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agphile Posts: 798 |
posted 02-02-2014 11:20 AM
I can't help much. Just an 800 stamp doesn't give a lot to go on. 800 is/was a silver standard used in Germany and elsewhere in continental Europe (though not Russia) but the 800 mark would normally have been accompanied by other marks. It might have been used in the Far East for items to be sold to the European market and I guess the item could come from somewhere there. As to use, I would suggest for serving peanuts (monkey nuts. IP: Logged |
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Kimo Posts: 1627 |
posted 02-02-2014 03:53 PM
Animals such as monkeys have been commonly used in a great many countries so it does not indicate much. As was mentioned the 800 marking is the silver fineness and is one of the lowest amount of silver you find in silver marked items. It means 800 parts per 1000 is silver or 80 percent. By contrast, sterling is 925 parts per thousand or 92.5 percent pure silver. You see 800 markings in many countries around the world, not just some European ones. My guess is that this is either a candy dish or a calling card tray. IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 11-23-2015 11:53 AM
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vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 11-25-2015 12:01 PM
Here's a similar piece I own in bronze. It's about 3" high and probably originally had a marble base. I've always assumed it was used to hold small jewelry items.   IP: Logged |
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