Posted 13 years ago
musikchoo
(638 items)
I believe this to be an old silver letter opener, but I am not sure of the story of it I need you help if you know anything about the marking on it and /or anything you can tell me about. Thanks.
Letter opener | ||
| Office Antiques1462 of 1911 |  |  |
The three marks B, Gero, 90, indicates silver plate made by Gero. Made between 1925 -1970.
Gero -- Gerofabriek brand name.
90 -- a quality mark indicating that 90 grams of silver has been used to plate 12 spoons and 12 forks.
1909 -- founded as M. J. Gerritsen & Co.
1912 -- known as the "first Dutch factory of new silverware, formerly M.J. Gerritsen & Co."
1925 -- although the name Gerofabriek had been used for some time, it became the official name of the company. NV is an acromym for Naamloze Vennootschap, a legal entity similar to our corporation.
1986 -- Gerofabriek became part of Van Kempen & Begeer of Zoetermeer, Holland.
2003 -- still in business.
hope this helps! Dizzy
Thanks Dizzydave. You solved the mystery for me!!