Vienna Silver Bon Bon Basket with Grapevine Motif

An Austrian.812 silver pierced bon bon basket, 1860 Vienna,…
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An Austrian.812 silver pierced bon bon basket, 1860 Vienna, with 13 loth mark, maker's mark Ab, a boat shaped basket pierced throughout with a geometric cross design, the undulating rim in the form of a grape vine branch with applied leaves and grapes, the twisted swing handle with conforming decorations, hallmarked to the interior, silver weight 270gr, height 8 cm, length 20.5 cm, width 16 cm

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  • Hallmarks - A mark stamped on articles of precious metals in Britain, since the 14th century, certifying their purity. It derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay (test the purity) and mark articles of gold and silver.

    The hallmark will consist of several marks, including the:

    - silver standard mark, indicating the purity of the metal. Sterling silver is .925 pure silver.

    - the city mark indicating the city in which it was assayed eg London, Birmingham, York etc.

    - the date mark, usually a letter of the alphabet in a particular font and case,

    - a duty mark, indicating whether duty had been paid to the crown, and only in use from 1784 to 1890

    The piece may include an additional mark, the maker's mark, although not forming part of the hallmark, will be located in the vicinity of the hallmarks.

    Sometimes silver plated items will bear faux hallmarks, often confusing those not familiar with silver markings.

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