Expert: Martin G Roberts - 1/18/2009

Question
Hi please can help me identify the makers mark/stamp on my pewter plate its shows 3 angels and dated 1787
merci josie

Answer
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Hello Josie,

We would call these stamps 'touchmarks', and I'm assuming the marks are arrayed in a circle. Marks like this are typical of some German makers. The angel is just about the most widely used device in Continental European maker's marks, so I cannot suggest a possible maker. 1787 is not an unreasonable date for such a piece, but you should note that there are reproductions around bearing fake marks that are very convincing, so the information provided here does not imply an authentication of your plate.

Hope that helps anyway.

Martin
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