Hello. I have 2 utensils with these hallmarks on them. A capital L, Initials PJ, and 2 differents profiles of a man- one with a 2 and the other with a 5 and a 3 on it. I believe these utensils to be from Paris around the early 1900s… the profiles of the men (Raphael or socrates?) but the numbers are different from what I have found in the silvercollection.it, Any and all input or referrals to resources are appreciated. Thank you!
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silvercollection.it tells me that these are French hallmarks 1819-1838. The head of Socrates with number 2 denotes non-Paris 800 standard silver. The oval with head of Hercules and the numbers 5 and 3 show the location. Département 53 is Mayenne (and presumably also was Mayenne during the above time span). I have been unable to find an identification of the maker, PJ.
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Thank you for taking the time to help me. I will investigate further. Is there a resource you could refer me to?
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FRENCH SILVER MARKS - LES POINCONS DE L’ARGENT FRANÇAIS: PH-PZ
https://www.louiseantiquites.com/orfevres-orfevre-poincon-poincons/
I spent several hours searching yesterday, using various combinations of initials - to no avail.
http://biarritzantiquites.free.fr/portehuilierfin18�meargentPMvieillard.htm
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I appreciate you taking the time to research and offer up some resources. Great info, thanks!
Any chance you know what the L represents? Would it be the initial of the original owner?
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