Articles for ASCAS website

Tom Guarrera presents 'Georg Jensen: a silversmith from Denmark' an article about Georg Jensen, his life, hallmarks and designers working for his firm. The article is completed by an appendix with a photographic selection of Jensen's production and the list of flatware patterns click here This article is published thanks to the courtesy of www.925-1000.com

Gianmarco Baldini presents 'Japanese Influence in American Silver 1870-1890' an article about Japanese style in American silver at the end of 19th century. click here

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Giorgio Busetto and Edward Doherty present 'Milk creamer and sugar bowl from Russia', an 84 zolotnicki silver set made by silversmith Ivan Ivanovich Futikin. click here

Questions from ASCAS members

Karen Baker writes:
....I am attaching an image of a maker's mark and product number on the bottom of a sterling serving tray that I acquired. I believe it is an American maker but I have been through all reference books available to me with no success. I would greatly appreciate any input from you or other members. Thank you in advance for your help....

Do any members recognize the mark of this tray?
 

This is a silver piece belonging to my collection.
Of this item I don't know use, origin and age. It's a container with silver lid connected by a chain to the handle. On the botton there's '800' hallmark (800/1000 silver purity degree) and another mark with a lion.
About its use a lot of hypothesis may be done: alcohol burner, brandy warmer, inkwell ......
The ...mystery piece is 7 in long (cm. 18)
Do any members recognize what was the use of this item and its marks?
Giorgio Busetto

Closing our February newsletter I hope you have appreciated its content.
Your comments, suggestions and advices will be of great help.
My thanks to Karen Baker, Edward Doherty, Jayne Dye, Tom Guarrera, Gianmarco Baldini for their precious contributions.

Giorgio Busetto
Secretary