Marks on French Vesta Case?

British Silver Reading Silver Hallmarks
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Can anyone identify the maker of this vesta case? I assume it is French because of the boar’s head marks? The maker’s mark isn’t however the diamond lozenge shape one might expect on a French piece. I’ve seen the double boars’ heads on French pieces before though have never understood the significance of striking a piece with two of them.

Regards,

argentius 8)

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Hi Argentius,

French silver isn’t a speciality of mine, but I know a couple of people to ask. The problem is that I won’t see them until next week. I’ll post something just as soon as I know more.

Regards

Jonathan

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Many thanks once again, Jonathan. I saw the small print “British Silver” only after I posted. Sorry about that. :blush:

Perhaps the creation of a “Foreign Silver” sub category could go in the Suggestions Box? :question:

Regards,

argentius