133. Minerva head hallmark in an octagonal frame
Hallmark of Minerva’s head with a lock of hair on the temple in an irregular octagonal frame. Paris from 1838 to 1919. The information on the Minerva head hallmark and the other hallmark illustrations on this site come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Mike Fieggen, expert in antique jewellery and hallmarks from […]
131. Giraffe head hallmark to the left
Giraffe head hallmark to the left with assay office mark under the muzzle, in a shaped border. Recall hallmark of 1838 for large objects in gold and silver. Departments. The information and illustrations of the giraffe head hallmark and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written […]
061. Standing rooster with raised leg hallmark
Hallmark of a rooster standing with its foot raised, in an oval frame surrounded by a border, number 1 for 1st grade silver (950/000). Departments 1809-1819. The information of the hallmark of a rooster standing foot raised in an oval frame and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional […]
025. Rooster’s head hallmark to the left with open beak and border
Rooster’s head hallmark to the left with open beak with border. For small gold objects. For the departments from June 19, 1798 to August 31, 1809. The information on the rooster with open beak hallmark and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Mike Fieggen, […]
033. ET monogram hallmark surrounded by a border
ET monogram hallmark surrounded by a border, the shape of the border is variable. For small imported objects. Paris and departments from June 19, 1798 to August 31, 1809. The information on the ET monogram hallmark and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Mike […]
026. Rooster hallmark to the right with turning head
Hallmark of rooster to the right turning its head, in an irregular octagon, number 1 for 1st grade silver (950/000) on the left. Departments June 19, 1798 to August 31, 1809. This hallmark is very similar to the hallmark for Paris ( n°17 ). The information on the rooster hallmark and the other illustrations of […]
113. Snail hallmark, small silver guarantee
Snail hallmark, small silver guarantee, departments of the 7th division: West, August 16, 1819 to May 9, 1838. The information on the snail hallmark, and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Mike Fieggen, expert in antique jewellery and hallmarks from Osprey Paris. This 300-page […]
067. Punch of a warrior’s head to the right in a round frame
Hallmark of a warrior’s head to the right in a round frame, assay office mark inscribed on the helmet, for an average silver guarantee. Departments 1809-1819. The information on the warrior’s head hallmark and other hallmark illustrations on this site come from the book Les Bijoux des Français, written by Mike Fieggen, expert in antique […]
021. Hallmark of lictor fasces with axe head to the left
Hallmark of lictor fasces with axe head to the left and three groups of horizontal bands, surrounded by a border. For small silver articles. Paris 1798 – 1809. Very similar to the n°30 hallmark for the departments, it lacks the horizontal band at the top. Paris 1798-1809. It should be noted that this hallmark is […]
045. Hallmark of a smiling Moon surrounded by the words Affinage National
Hallmark of a smiling Moon surrounded by the words Affinage National, in a round frame. For silver bullion, Paris and departments, from June 19, 1798 to August 31, 1809. The information on the smiling moon hallmark surrounded by the words Affinage National and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book […]