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    Posted 14 years ago

    argiros
    (1 item)

    6.5 in. h 10.5 w-16in w with grapes base stems are copper
    own it 40 years bought it from a customer who was liquidating there assets.paid $550.
    hallmarks lion anchor A script with circle around it open on top
    sterling 1745
    other metals
    O
    signed L.M.Schafer in cursive
    I have searched internet, Schafer seems to be an unknown in the silver world
    It's really a very unique piece and after a good polishing (needs one) it's
    quite spectacular the side grapes are a chore to clean

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    1. Dizzydave Dizzydave, 14 years ago
      Is that a walking lion mark? Dave
    2. Dizzydave Dizzydave, 14 years ago
      Can you also get a closeup on the marks? Thanks
    3. argiros, 14 years ago
      YES WALKING HAD TO USE A 10 POWER LOOP TO SEE A NEED A MUCH BETTER CAMERA
    4. argiros, 14 years ago
      Dave drew the A and posted until l can take pic
    5. Dizzydave Dizzydave, 14 years ago
      English Silver walking lion weith anchor. "A" is for 1900. Its a start I will see what I can find. Dave
    6. Dizzydave Dizzydave, 14 years ago
      Shafer Co. of Washington, DC from that time period. He sold silver from 1880-1938 period.
    7. nutmegr, 14 years ago
      Hard to tell without a picture of the marks, but I think your "A" is really a gothic "G" making this a mixed metal piece by Gorham. If so, "O" would be the date letter for 1882. The name Schafer is simply a monogram, and not a silversmith.
      Beautiful piece!
      ---------------------
      Lisa

    8. nutmegr, 14 years ago
      Your new picture of the marks confirms it -Gorham beyond a doubt. That is an exceptional piece - I hope you cherish it!!
    9. silversmith silversmith, 13 years ago
      That's one gorgeous piece!

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