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wendlekins Posts: 50 |
posted 06-25-2005 12:36 PM
  
I am trying to find the origin on this snuff box . There are two marks ,one on each edge of the lid . Does anybody have any ideas Many thanks Wendy IP: Logged |
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IJP Posts: 326 |
posted 06-25-2005 01:06 PM
Tardy International Hallmarks on Silver, 1985, shows a mark similar to the uppermost example above, on page 85, as a mark for imported articles in Belgium, 1831-1868. However, I can't say for sure that it's an exact match... Very close, though, if not. IP: Logged |
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blakstone Posts: 493 |
posted 06-25-2005 11:14 PM
Absolutely right: the upper mark is the Belgian silver import mark, 1831-1868. The lower mark looks to be the French second (.800) standard silver Minerva head in use after 1838, though Minerva is facing down. That would have your piece made 1838-68 in France and exported to Belgium. Check carefully for a lozenge-shaped French maker's mark. IP: Logged |
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wendlekins Posts: 50 |
posted 06-26-2005 06:19 AM
Many thanks to you both :0) I will give the box a good clean on the inside to see if there are any hidden marks Wendy IP: Logged |
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