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Wolf Posts: 11 |
posted 09-22-2020 06:20 PM
  
Could anyone assist with identifying the origin of this fiddleback spoon, please? It has a worn, stamped hallmark with "H" and horse (?) followed by indistinct letter or symbol This hallmark is 180 degrees to a pressed hallmark set on the stem with "8R7" "96" and a rosette of ten "petals" [This message has been edited by Wolf (edited 09-22-2020).] IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 09-23-2020 02:54 PM
Welcome. Good job posting photos. The close ups being clearer/larger would be helpful. IP: Logged |
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Wolf Posts: 11 |
posted 09-23-2020 06:05 PM
Many thanks, Scott. The "H horse (?)" hallmark is very worn, but a better image is attached. It seems unusual that this is aligned 180 degrees to the pressed hallmark set on the stem. IP: Logged |
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ahwt Posts: 2334 |
posted 09-23-2020 08:11 PM
I do not recall seeing any markings like the ones on your spoon. I think the thin beveled shaft speaks more to continental than Great Britain or the US. That is a very nice feature and does show up on some US silver. Asa Blanchard used it and I wish it had been used more often. Pretty spoon no matter who made it. [This message has been edited by ahwt (edited 09-24-2020).] IP: Logged |
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Wolf Posts: 11 |
posted 09-23-2020 08:52 PM
Thank you for your comments. My guess was northeastern European. The engraved monogram on the handle may be a Cyrillic "L" However, the Cyrillic alphabet doesn't have an "R", so the hallmark is not Russian. Could Finland be a possibility? IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 09-23-2020 10:23 PM
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Wolf Posts: 11 |
posted 09-23-2020 10:29 PM
Impressive edit; thank you, Scott! IP: Logged |
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