I bought these knives in Belgium. I can’t find anything about this brand: Gundam? Cundam? Please help me. Thank you in advance
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Francois Frionnet of Paris produced “Guildart” brand cutlery in the mid 20th century. Generally good quality plate. Established in 1907 by Albert Frionnet, the firm was taken over by François Frionnet in 1944. Known for durable 100-micron plating and, often, designs influenced by Christofle, the house produced elegant, classic, and Art Deco styles.
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https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/4434501665/french-vintage-set-of-6-oyster-forks
The two marks for the maker and the trademark “Guildart” on a set of oyster forks.
The trademark “Guildart” does not appear to be or have ever been registered. I did find another unassociated mark through a separate source.
But I think it is fairly clear Frionnet is the maker of your knife set.
He took over his father’s workshop and store at 8 Rue des Quatre-Fils in the summer of 1944 at the time deGaulle liberated the city from German occupation.
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I’m absolutely thrilled! I would never have been able to read those letters the way they were written. This is very interesting, thank you very much, you are a brilliant expert.
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Christopher is a national treasure! 
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Actually it is often easier to read photos of silver hallmarks than taking them directly off the item, but, as Bart keeps reminding us, the photos have to be high pixel count and not blurry.
Also, if I can make a suggestion if you get a good clear shot of a mark, don’t hesitate to take a couple more and post them too. Silver marks pictures are all about light reflection. And if the marks you are taking pictures of are packed full of old silver cleaning material clean it out with an old tooth brush and some dishwashing liquid.
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