Wouldn't surprise me if the finial was silver, possibly off an English teapot. If you take it off and look underneath there may be some hallmarks.
Hi The number 12 denotes the silver content (12 Loth), equivalent to 750 silver.
Many thanks for the replies, I will have a look at my copy of Turner's to see if I can track down a Scottish provincial connection.
Hi I have this tablespoon with three marks on the back of the terminal, I am really struggling to find anything like it online or in my reference...
Looks like the single sword mark used on Dutch silver from 1906 -1953, this was used on 835 and 925 standard.
The Dundee town mark, known as a pot of lilies.
I use mine as a mobile phone docking station when I am charging the battery.
The import date letter is for 1994, so I would imagine the year of manufacture to be of a similar time period as most items imported would have...
The importers mark is for P H Vogel & Co.
Made by I.M.A di Guercia & Co Alessandria Italy active 1935-1971.
Thanks to everyone for taking a look, it seems to be a common design so pinning it down may prove difficult.
Hello again Another set of marks that has got me stumped. This silver snuff box has makers initials of CH flanked either side by a mark that...
Thanks very much Cheryl, I appreciate your time and effort in helping me out.
Thanks again to both of you for your observations and advice.
Thank you both for your replies and the welcome. Cheryl, I have added a couple of extra images, although I am not sure if they will help with...
Hello Everybody I am hoping somebody can help me identify this silver tablespoon. It is finished in the fiddle and shell pattern and is struck 3...
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