Anyone know what this engraving is?

[voodoo]

Found this silver (plated?) spoon. the engraving on the front is a letter 'G' encircling the letter 'E' the back of the spoon has a marking 'Z ech 90 or 9D hard to make out. any help with what this is would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all for your help again.... Cheers!

 

[Breezie]

Can you post a pic of the markings on the back.


Breezie

 

[Mackaydon]

Most likely, the engraving on the front are the initials of the owner; the back markings may be legible enough to determine the maker.
Don.....

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The proper description is entangled letters EG or GE

 

[voodoo]

I'll try. I'll have to download the magnifying glass app for the iphone and then take a pic. It is VEEERRRY tiny engraving. I'll keep you posted. Probably get it by Monday night.

 

[voodoo]

good to know thanks bigc

 

[diggummup]

As previously mentioned, the engraved lettering is personalized monogramming, it was a common practice back in the day. Sometimes family crests were even used, especially if owned by a prominent family. By the sound of the marks you described, it is probably Russian silver. Looking forward to the pic of the mark. Hope this helps.

 

[voodoo]

thanks diggummup I'll try and get a good pic of the mark as soon as I am home

 

[voodoo]

here is the marking on the back of the spoon.

 

[voodoo]

sorry about the above photos they don't help lol

 

[voodoo]

 

[voodoo]

 

[voodoo]

hope these help.

 

[diggummup]

It's hard to see but I think that is German Silver plate.

 

[voodoo]

thanks dig. I'll try and do a bit more research.