As suggested in old articles or books on housekeeping (or instructions for one's servants). There seems to be a wide-spread modern assumption...
Here's an 1885 ad noting their filigree jewelry: [ATTACH] ~Cheryl
Little doubt that it's David Andersen, the serifed font 'D. or DAVID ANDERSEN' with 'CHRISTIANA' mark (as on your bracelet), often with a date...
Just to give an idea of why actual size is important in identifying the purpose of a piece, this is my pierced bowl spoon of similar form by...
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Bit confused, is this comment on the right thread? Which source? The Smithsonian? ~Cheryl
Oh, you Dutch - continually describing your silver as what it's actually used for. A self-proclaimed expert describes similar spoons, both the...
Thanks! Thank you! There have been so many great posts here over the years... ~Cheryl
My thought as well, AJ... ~Cheryl
Well, seems there's little interest in providing actual measurements for this piece, but at risk of turning this even more ridiculous, will say...
Nice images of Platería López - they seemed to have a wide variety of silver in stock. I'm sorry if I'm just dense, but not really understanding...
A version of a 19th century Spanish coat of arms (1813-68), obsolete and just decorative when this piece was produced, especially with the León...
Personally believe, like the larger piece in the Rockefeller auction, that's it's just a bowl - should also note the obsolete coat of arms on...
That would be Manuel Garrido's mark, with Platería López as retailer... ~Cheryl
Pentagram mark is Spanish, 1934-88, .915 silver, makers mark at right (Platería López, Madrid), can't make out mark at left. 19th century Spanish...
Wonderful little dragons at the tip - you're fortunate to have such a beautiful heirloom. Personally, would think Norway likely for their origin,...
WMF was and is such a prolific maker, producing a huge variety of pieces - this one is rather charming with the Doxie peering out under the...
Looks like a novelty pen stand to me - can we see the WMF mark? ~Cheryl
Thanks, but despite your efforts, I won't be buying your book. This is a group for discussion and sharing information, not really the place for...
Auction estimates are just that, not uncommon for selling prices to go well beyond the estimates or well below the estimates, a reserve might not...
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