|
|
|
| How to Post Photos |
REGISTER (click here)
|
|
|
|
| How to Post Photos |
REGISTER (click here)
|
|
 SMP Silver Salon Forums
 Continental / International Silver
 Unknown marks
|
 SSFFriend: Email This Page to Someone! |
next newest topic | next oldest topic |
| Author | Topic: Unknown marks |
|
IJP Posts: 326 |
posted 12-09-2004 11:23 AM
  
I don't usually fool with anything other than American silver, but I like to think that I am aware of the proper avenues for finding answers about mystery markings from foreign countries. I guess this is what I get for feeling that way. This photograph was sent to me in the hope that I might be able to figure out where it's from. I've checked Tardy, and though I found some similar markings, I was not able to definitively identify the stamps on this piece. Can anyone help? IP: Logged |
|
blakstone Posts: 493 |
posted 12-09-2004 12:08 PM
The sheer number of marks here - far too many to be legitimate - tell me that these are some of the notorious pseudo-marks used by the silversmiths of Hanau, Germany. Fortunately, there are enough of them that they may be positively identified as those of Gebrüder Dingeldein [Dingeldein Brothers] of Hanau. Owned by O. & N. Dingeldein, they were listed as early as 1870 and as late as 1925. They, as did most of the Hanau silversmiths, specialized in pieces in antique and historical styles. A fascinating 2 part article on Hanau "Historical" silver may be found here: Part 1: The Antique Silver Industry of Hanau Part 2: The Antique Silver Industry of Hanau Hope this helps!
IP: Logged |
|
IJP Posts: 326 |
posted 12-11-2004 11:41 AM
That is definitely a help. Thanks. The article mentions the complete catalogue of Hanau marks compiled by Scheffler. It would be interesting to see, but of course, it looks to be all in German. However, I certainly feel more enlightened knowing that these marks exist and that there is a volume available to identify them. IP: Logged |
All times are ET | next newest topic | next oldest topic |
  |
|
Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46a
|
1. Public Silver Forums (open Free membership) - anyone with a valid e-mail address may register. Once you have received your Silver Salon Forum password, and then if you abide by the Silver Salon Forum Guidelines, you may start a thread or post a reply in the New Members' Forum. New Members who show a continued willingness to participate, to completely read and abide by the Guidelines will be allowed to post to the Member Public Forums. 2. Private Silver Salon Forums (invitational or $ donation membership) - The Private Silver Salon Forums require registration and special authorization to view, search, start a thread or to post a reply. Special authorization can be obtained in one of several ways: by Invitation; Annual $ Donation; or via Special Limited Membership. For more details click here (under development). 3. Administrative/Special Private Forums (special membership required) - These forums are reserved for special subjects or administrative discussion. These forums are not open to the public and require special authorization to view or post. |
|
copyright © 1993 - 2022
SM Publications
All Rights Reserved. Legal & Privacy Notices |
