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argentius




Joined: 26 Jan 2007
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Posted: 26/01/2007 
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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.

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argentius Cool





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Jonathan Franks
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Joined: 12 Sep 2006
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Location: London
Posted: 26/01/2007 
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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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argentius




Joined: 26 Jan 2007
Posts: 5
Posted: 26/01/2007 
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Many thanks once again, Jonathan. I saw the small print "British Silver" only after I posted. Sorry about that. Embarassed

Perhaps the creation of a "Foreign Silver" sub category could go in the Suggestions Box? Question

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argentius
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