Mystery items :)

[ironlord1963]

Found the pattern at one of my favorite site.

http://www.sterlingflatwarefashions.com/index.html

Then I cross referenced it at replacements.  They have the value listed at just of $50.00 

Nice item you have lux.  It appears that pattern was made between 1903 and into the 1970's

[KC]

Doggone...you beat me to it Ironlord!!!!!!!

Tried to post and it showed you already! 

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.replacements.com/webquote/INSFRONT.htm#2544718

[talesofthesevenseas]

Butter curls!! Now that's something I have not seen in ages!

Neat find Lux! Time for a good loaf of crusty sourdough topped with butter curls. You're all set!

Interesting info on this one guys.

[ironlord1963]

You found a different one.  the one you posted is under INS, and says 70's to 2009.  I found another one under International Silver 1903 to 1970s.

http://www.replacements.com/webquote/INSFRO.htm

One appears to be newer version I guess.  that makes things a bit confusing

[regularjoe2]

Nice work , ironlord1963 . (& everyone else too)
I learned from ya'll again !
 

[luxetveritas]

Wow, thanks Ironlord and everyone else for your help! Wonderful job!

[luxetveritas]

Any clue as to the second item's hallmarks? They're a bit worn

[talesofthesevenseas]

I flipped my laptop over and looked at it- I think the hallmark photo MIGHT be upside down. The two letters together could be D.O. That slash looks like it should be at the bottom of the letter, not at the top I think. Not sure, but it might be a start.

[luxetveritas]

You might be right, Tales. I couldn't really tell- although it does look like a D.O. now that you say it.

[talesofthesevenseas]

I did some searching here:

http://www.925-1000.com

But its tough when I can't identify the country of origin for the hallmark. I did some searching in both British and American hallmarks, without finding anything quite like this.

[ironlord1963]

Yea just got through going through my 4 books on Silver hallmarks and nothing like this.  My books are mostly American Silver Co.  Next would be to search the endless pages online.  Which I will try and do tomorrow after work, It is getting late and the real world is calling soon.  Hopefully someone will have better luck. 

[sapphire]

ironlord, reversed and sharpened a bit.....does this help any?

[luxetveritas]

Thank you all for your help! I'm thinking that it is central-northern European, not American. I spent quite a while looking through English hallmarks with no luck. It's unfortunate that the crest is worn so much.

[ironlord1963]

Sorry Lux, I did look at a few sites but came up empty.  The first stamp really looks like a lion passat, marking the purity.  The next two may be Date codes possibly.  I did notice the dutch used some calligraphy type letters for dating, that would just be a guess.  Really wish I could make out the last mark.  Again sorry I will just have to back burner this and hope that in my future surfing I will stumble on something for you.   

[luxetveritas]

Thanks so much for your help, Ironlord. I was thinking lion passat as well, but alas, I cleaned the thing and it's unfortunately plated I guess I'll figure it out eventually (the Dutch tip has me thinking a bit)!