Does anyone know what the 12 means

[TangF]

 

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[oldmxrat]

Could be the style pattern number?

 

[TangF]

Could be the style pattern number?

Thanks

 

[Red-Coat]

I can't see a '12'... where am I supposed to be looking?

Some French silver plate was marked numerically to indicate the amount of silver used in the plating bath per dozen pieces. Small pieces were commonly marked with a 12, but usually as "12 G" or "12 Gr" and in a square cartouche.

 

[TangF]

Thanks

I can't see a '12'... where am I supposed to be looking?

Some French silver plate was marked numerically to indicate the amount of silver used in the plating bath per dozen pieces. Small pieces were commonly marked with a 12, but usually as "12 G" or "12 Gr" and in a square cartouche.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Looks like there are more letters preceding the 12.