Posted 5 years ago
perillo.d
(4 items)
Found this set at a thrift store.
The 925 stamp is on all pieces, however the other symbol is only stamped into the bottom of the pitcher.
Spent hours scrolling through makers marks and hallmarks with no success. Any information would be extremely helpful!
Very difficult to look at photo because the orientation is wrong. I see a 925 (for sterling silver) mark, but can't make out what is next to it. Are these stamps on all the pieces? Many thanks & welcome to CW!
The 925 stamp is on all pieces, but the triangle with what appears to be "AC" is only on the teapot.
edit each picture and they should turn up the right way when you repost them.
Impressive find from a thrift store.
To my eye they have a Hispano Moresque feel. The handle of the pot looks Arabic. The work on them is impressive.
The spiral fluting on the pieces is wonderful.
I recall having a teapot shaped similar to this, although mine was ceramic, and we called it a Turkish tea pot. Yours is lovely!
Thanks to each of you for the input. I've been following each lead, but am still coming up short.
Albert Coles was a great guess, but I dont think that it's going to be him. His makers mark is a diamond with a vertical "A" and "C". On my piece it appears to be more of a triangle with a horizontal "A" then "C" as it would be written on paper. Again, it may not even be an "A" or a "C" at all. Still just guessing on those letters. My wife actually thinks that the second letter is an "L", and it may indeed be so.
The Turkish design definitely seems to be on the right track. The handle in particular is mimicked in Turkish pieces often. What is missing on the other Turkish examples however, is the scallop shell resting on the handles top. Does anyone recognize this symbol from any other artists?
Again, thanks for all the help.
Trying to track this thing down has been an incredibly fun treasure hunt!