Hi there, inherited these two fruit bowls (I think that’s what they are) from grandmother, been sitting in a box for some years and, thanks to Covid, having been delving into stuff packed into back cupboard for years.
Hi there, inherited these two fruit bowls (I think that’s what they are) from grandmother, been sitting in a box for some years and, thanks to Covid, having been delving into stuff packed into back cupboard for years.
sorry, forgot to add that I just wondered what the hallmark stands for.
Show us a clear picture of all of the marks please.
It’s impossible for me to do. I’ve never seen such a small hallmark, wish I could show you. It is such a small hallmark and oddly only stamped on the one bowl, I had to buy one of those jewelers magnifiying glasses to see myself, but can confirm that there are two ovals with 800 stamped inside that surround a more rectangular oval with 23 BS stamped inside. I don’t know if that helps??
It’s difficult to be sure without a picture but it could be an Italian mark. The code 23 BS would identify a silversmith in the province of Brescia. The site www.925-1000.com attributes that code to Argenteria Leonessa.
Phil
Thank you for that Phil. I’ll check it out.