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Francesco Rossi writes:
...I need information about the mark of this small silver comport (high cm. 11, wide cm. 13). The "84" suggests a Russian origin.
Best regards
Francesco Rossi
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Andrew J. Brasch writes:
I'm looking for any possible information about this silver goblet from Tallin ( Revel ), late 18th-19th century.
Andrew J. Brasch
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Barb Evans writes:
Can you identify the silver manufacturer or country for this tankard with possibly reproduction Guldengroschen coins.
The bottom is marked 800 and an AB in a cartouche
Barb Evans
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The style of the tankard and the "800" suggests German origin (possibly a Hanau silver, see http://www.silvercollection.it/dictionaryhanausilver.html )
Giorgio Busetto
Johannes Wilfred writes:
...Can help me out with these marks? Is it metal, silver plated or something else?
Thank you in advance,
Johannes Wilfred
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A silverplate salver made by Roberts & Slater, Sheffield, see my website at http://www.silvercollection.it/electroplatesilverQR.html )
Giorgio Busetto
"A PAGE per MONTH"
In this column we presents a page obtained from makers'
brochures, books, auction catalogs, advertising or whatever
other printed paper, related to silver, that may be of interest
for ASCAS members.
The images will be published at a "low resolution" level and for
private and personal use only.
This column is published under the kind permission of Giorgio
Busetto's website
This month ASCAS presents an ancient advertisement of
E.H.H. SMITH SILVER CO
BRIDGEPORT CONN.
Manufacturers of STERLING EFFECTS IN PLATE
The firm was active from early 1900s and obtained a US Trademark Patent in 1905.
First listing in Bridgeport City Directory in 1907.
E.H.H. Smith Silver Co was succeeded by Albert Pick Company in 1920.
"A WORD per MONTH"
In this column we present an abstract from a page of the "What is? Silver Dictionary"courtesy of
EYE BATH
A small vessel with a rim shaped to fit round the eye, used for applying medicated or cleansing solutions to the eyeball.
Most of these utensils rested on a stemmed foot.
There are eye baths of all types, from the most mundane plastic example to the beautiful porcelain and silver eye baths produced by such well-known manufacturers as Meissen, Sèvres, Derby and Wedgwood.
Silver eye baths were sometimes a unit of the silver toilet service or were kept separate in a hinged case... MORE...
Images and information courtesy George Sturrock, author of Eye Baths: an illustrated survey
Millstream Books, 18 The Tyning, Bath BA2 6AL - email tgmgraham@mac.com
"A SILVERSMITH per MONTH"
In this column
we present marks, information and history of silversmiths and
silver manufacturers.
This column is published under the kind permission of Giorgio
Busetto's website
HOTCHKISS & SCHREUDER
David Hotchkiss (1796-1874) was a silversmith active in Palmira (New York) c. 1840.
From 1854 to 1857 Hotchkiss was partner in Syracuse NY of Norton, Seymour & Co with Benjamin R. Norton and Joseph Seymour.
In 1853 Andrew B. Schreuder entered in partnership with Francis A, Bunnelle as Bunnelle & Schreuder, manufacturers of solid silver flatware.
In 1857 David Hotchkiss and Andrew B. Schreuder created a new partnership Hotchkiss & Schreuder, silver wholesale manufacturers at 95 Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY continuing the production of some of the patterns manufactured by Bunnelle & Schreuder. The partnership lasted until 1871 and Andrew B. Schreuder continued in business alone....
MORE...
"A CREST per MONTH"
In this column we
present images and descriptions of Crests and Mottoes of British,
Irish and Scottish families as engraved on silver items.
This column is published under the kind permission of Giorgio
Busetto's website
FAMILY CRESTS: LIST OF NAMES
ILLUSTRATED DIRECTORY OF FAMILY CRESTS
ROBERTSON
The crest of Robertson family.
The Latin motto is 'Virtutis Gloria Merces' (Glory is the recompense of valour)
The crest is described as 'a dexter hand holding up an imperial crown'
The crest was found on a silverplate ladle of unidentified maker
"A YEAR per MONTH"
FROM SHEFFIELD ASSAY OFFICE REGISTER
- 1776 -
This table is obtained from The Book of Entries of the Names, Places of abode and Marks of the several Silversmiths and Plate Workers residing in Sheffield, or within twenty miles thereof, who are required to send their goods to the Assay Office, lately established in the Town of Sheffield by an Act of Parliament lately passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of King George the Third intituled:
An Act for appointing Wardens and Assaymasters for
Assaying Wrought Plate in the Towns of Sheffield
and Birmingham
YEAR 1776
Closing our May 2017 edition of ASCAS Newsletter I hope
you have appreciated its content.
Your comments, suggestions and advice will be of great help.
My thanks to Andrew J. Brasch, Christine Erratt, Barb Evans, Erik Pollard, Francesco Rossi and Johannes Wilfred for their precious contributions.
Giorgio Busetto
Secretary
DISCLAIMER AND PRIVACY POLICY
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interest in antique silver.
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Membership is open to whomever has a true interest in
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There are eye baths of all types, from the most mundane plastic example to the beautiful porcelain and silver eye baths produced by such well-known manufacturers as Meissen, Sèvres, Derby and Wedgwood.
Silver eye baths were sometimes a unit of the silver toilet service or were kept separate in a hinged case... MORE...
Images and information courtesy George Sturrock, author of Eye Baths: an illustrated survey
Millstream Books, 18 The Tyning, Bath BA2 6AL - email tgmgraham@mac.com
"A SILVERSMITH per MONTH"
In this column
we present marks, information and history of silversmiths and
silver manufacturers.
This column is published under the kind permission of Giorgio
Busetto's website
HOTCHKISS & SCHREUDER
David Hotchkiss (1796-1874) was a silversmith active in Palmira (New York) c. 1840.
From 1854 to 1857 Hotchkiss was partner in Syracuse NY of Norton, Seymour & Co with Benjamin R. Norton and Joseph Seymour.
In 1853 Andrew B. Schreuder entered in partnership with Francis A, Bunnelle as Bunnelle & Schreuder, manufacturers of solid silver flatware.
In 1857 David Hotchkiss and Andrew B. Schreuder created a new partnership Hotchkiss & Schreuder, silver wholesale manufacturers at 95 Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY continuing the production of some of the patterns manufactured by Bunnelle & Schreuder. The partnership lasted until 1871 and Andrew B. Schreuder continued in business alone....
MORE...
"A CREST per MONTH"
In this column we
present images and descriptions of Crests and Mottoes of British,
Irish and Scottish families as engraved on silver items.
This column is published under the kind permission of Giorgio
Busetto's website
FAMILY CRESTS: LIST OF NAMESILLUSTRATED DIRECTORY OF FAMILY CRESTS
ROBERTSON
The crest of Robertson family.
The Latin motto is 'Virtutis Gloria Merces' (Glory is the recompense of valour)
The crest is described as 'a dexter hand holding up an imperial crown'
The crest was found on a silverplate ladle of unidentified maker
"A YEAR per MONTH"
FROM SHEFFIELD ASSAY OFFICE REGISTER
- 1776 -
This table is obtained from The Book of Entries of the Names, Places of abode and Marks of the several Silversmiths and Plate Workers residing in Sheffield, or within twenty miles thereof, who are required to send their goods to the Assay Office, lately established in the Town of Sheffield by an Act of Parliament lately passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of King George the Third intituled:
An Act for appointing Wardens and Assaymasters for
Assaying Wrought Plate in the Towns of Sheffield
and Birmingham
YEAR 1776
Closing our May 2017 edition of ASCAS Newsletter I hope
you have appreciated its content.
Your comments, suggestions and advice will be of great help.
My thanks to Andrew J. Brasch, Christine Erratt, Barb Evans, Erik Pollard, Francesco Rossi and Johannes Wilfred for their precious contributions.
Giorgio Busetto
Secretary
Assaying Wrought Plate in the Towns of Sheffield
and Birmingham
YEAR 1776
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Your comments, suggestions and advice will be of great help.
My thanks to Andrew J. Brasch, Christine Erratt, Barb Evans, Erik Pollard, Francesco Rossi and Johannes Wilfred for their precious contributions.
Giorgio Busetto
Secretary
DISCLAIMER AND PRIVACY POLICYASCAS is a community of people having a common
interest in antique silver.
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