Featured Giant sterling spoon--circa 1769?

Discussion in 'Silver' started by stracci, Nov 29, 2022.

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  1. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    A vvery rubbed fineness mark?
     
    Ownedbybear, Dec 6, 2022
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  2. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    I just can't tell. If only this spoon could talk!
     
    stracci, Dec 6, 2022
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  3. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    It's my understanding that the required taxes were paid and the piece was duly marked before the work was actually completed, and that the marks could be distorted, and partially, or even fully, erased in the final finishing.
     
    moreotherstuff, Dec 6, 2022
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  4. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    stracci- what a wonderful narrative your sterling spoon has spun (NM antique mall !) .great find & life lesson-beware pawn,coin shops,etc.could need eyes on from a museum.
    PS-Also thanks for the clear (pictures yes) lesson for me on ID'ing silver.
     
    bosko69, Dec 7, 2022
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  5. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    You may be right! The missing assay marks don't really faze me, I'm just happy the maker's mark is there. Along with the mysterious 1769!
     
    stracci, Dec 7, 2022
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