081. Hallmark of Michelangelo facing right
Hallmark of Michelangelo’s head facing right in an irregular octagonal frame, number 1 for 1st grade silver (950/000). Paris 1819-1838. The information on the Michelangelo head hallmark facing right and other illustrations on this
043. Hallmark of head surrounded by the words Garantie National
Hallmark of head surrounded by the words Affinage National, in a round frame. For gold bars, Paris and departments 1798-1809. The information on the head hallmark surrounded by the words Affinage National and the other
082. Raphaël’s head hallmark facing left
Raphaël’s head hallmark facing left in an oval frame, number 2 for 2nd title silver (800/000). Paris 1819-1838. The information on Raphael’s head hallmark facing left and the other hallmark illustrations on this site come
084. Ram’s head hallmark facing left
Ram’s head hallmark to the left surrounded by a listel, for small gold works. Variable shape following the many false hallmark punches of the time. Paris 1819-1838. The information on the ram’s head hallmark to
092. Hercules head hallmark
Hercules head hallmark facing left in an oval frame, with figures for the various assay offices. For large silver objects Departments 1819-1838. This hallmark is sometimes called the head of Bacchus, due to the vine
051. Standing rooster hallmark with head turned back
Rooster hallmark standing with the head turned backwards in an irregular octagon with a border, 2 under the wing for 2nd title silver (800). Paris 1809-1819. The information on the rooster hallmark standing with its
066. Hallmark of a man’s head on the left in a round frame
Hallmark of a man’s head to the left in a round frame, assay office mark inscribed in the listel, for large silver guarantee. Departments 1809-1819. The information on the man’s head hallmark and the other
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