Danish 79-Piece Silver Cutlery Set by Frigast
A fine Danish seventy nine piece silver cutlery service, 1920/30s design, with maker's marks for Poul C Lutken Frigast. Variously dated from 1948 to 1959 Copenhagen.826 silver, some pieces .830 silver; the pristine setting in 'Rigs' pattern comprising knives, forks, spoons, tea and mocha spoons, and cake forks for twelve, spoons for sugar, jam and gravy, two serving spoons, a cake server, and a large cake knife; hallmarked. Total weight 2921gr
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- Hallmarks - A mark stamped on articles of precious metals in Britain, since the 14th century, certifying their purity. It derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay (test the purity) and mark articles of gold and silver.
The hallmark will consist of several marks, including the:
- silver standard mark, indicating the purity of the metal. Sterling silver is .925 pure silver.
- the city mark indicating the city in which it was assayed eg London, Birmingham, York etc.
- the date mark, usually a letter of the alphabet in a particular font and case,
- a duty mark, indicating whether duty had been paid to the crown, and only in use from 1784 to 1890
The piece may include an additional mark, the maker's mark, although not forming part of the hallmark, will be located in the vicinity of the hallmarks.
Sometimes silver plated items will bear faux hallmarks, often confusing those not familiar with silver markings.
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