Posted 9 years ago
avua
(4 items)
I have this huge sterling silver dressing spoon ..I cannot find the country for the top hallmark..I thought it might be Glasgow, I believe the spoon is pre or just at turn of the 18th-19th century..Id be grateful for any help. If I could figure out the country then I'm sure I can research the rest without a hitch...So far my book, and online encyclopedia of silver hallmarks has not given me any info....thanks!!
Hi, welcome to CW :-)
I found your mark in my "Tardy poinçons d'argent" book!
(Pages 303 to 305)
Norway
Town and year: Bergen
The mark with B and w under is for the assayer dating 1812/1821
The entwined initials are probably the maker's
What looks like a H is the symbol for zodiacal Pisces sign and gives the month of making: 18th February to March 20th.
Can't find the last one...
You can upload up to 4 pics, it would be lovely to see the whole beautiful spoon!
Have a look to this marked Norwegian spoon:
http://m.ebay.fr/itm/361302688952?_mwBanner=1
Great solve KYRATANGO !!!!
OMG.. You be the BOMB!!!! lol.. I'll check out your info and load a photo in a few minutes for you ...THANK YOU!
Thanks for the thanks! You can mark it as solved :-)
Forgot to add the first mark is for year 1817, Bergen!
So it was made between 18 February and 20 March 1817 !!! That is a fantastic system for hallmarks the Norwegians had!
Kyratango .. I looked at the mark..and you are so right..so many thanks! I've added some photos. Its a bit difficult to get the whole thing in one shot. Its one of the largest basting spoons Ive seen in a while; just over 16" long... I kept thinking Danish..what a great help...SOLVED :)
Wow! That is the mother of all spoons ;-D
so beautiful and delicate carving!
Would be Great using to eat My Quisp Cereal!
huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!