French Precious Metal Hallmarks from 1789 to date
€64
Every French hallmark for gold, silver and platinum since the French Revolution is illustrated with faithful drawings; most are also accompanied by photographs.
Never published before, a complete table lists all the assay office marks in the hallmarks which make it possible to identify the city in which an article was hallmarked. Even the fifty-eight European cities occupied by France between 1798 and 1814 are included.
The uses and exact periods of use of the hallmarks are noted as well as the opening and closing dates of each assay office, to help better date jewellery and silverware.
This reference work is an essential complement for every collector and professional in the field of French jewellery and silverware.
Newly published ! Every French hallmark for gold, silver and platinum since the French Revolution is illustrated with faithful drawings; most are also accompanied by photographs.
Never published before, a complete table lists all the assay office marks in the hallmarks which make it possible to identify the city in which an article was hallmarked. Even the fifty-eight European cities occupied by France between 1798 and 1814 are included.
The uses and exact periods of use of the hallmarks are noted, as well as the opening and closing dates of each assay office, to help better date jewellery and silverware.
This reference work is an essential complement for every collector and professional in the field of French jewellery and silverware.
