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Topic: untraceable German maker's mark

Lane

Posts: 1
Registered: Jul 2009

posted 07-31-2009 02:11 PM

Need maker information, please.

The marks on my art Deco style (?) German 800 flatware circa 1900-1930 is as follows:
H. MAU [in a box],a bell [like liberty bell]

then, of course, 800 followed by the crescent and crow.

All I can find online are a couple of possible references locating a Heinrich Mau in Dresden or Hemlingen.

The pattern is of either a lotus or water lily plant, with the bulb/root at the bottom of the utensils, three stems go up each side of the lower handle thus forming a frame where monograms would be, the leaves from them intertwine basket-weave style above the open area and three blossoms rise out of the leaves up into the mid part of the utensil.

I'd appreciate help!
Thank you.

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adelapt

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Registered: May 2003

posted 07-31-2009 03:28 PM

Welcome to the Forums Lane.
Your description of the marks is good, and will help in identification. Two things would help a bit more though. Photos of course, but also do please introduce yourself. The flashy yellow notice above points out that this is a friendly gathering, and we like to know a bit about guests who drop in.

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