122. Hallmark of a Greek doctor’s head facing right
Hallmark of a Greek doctor‘s bust facing right in a truncated oval frame, number 2 in front of the forehead for 840/000 gold. Assay office symbol behind the neck. Paris and departments 1838-1919 Information on the right Greek physician bust hallmark and hallmark illustrations on this site are from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written […]
068. Lictor fasces hallmark with axe at upper right
Lictor fasces hallmark with axe at the top right, surrounded by a border. Small silver guarantee. Departments 1809-1819. The information on the lictor fasces 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 […]
106. Helmet hallmark, small gold guarantee
Helmet hallmark, small gold guarantee, departments of the 5th division: South, August 16, 1819 to May 9, 1838. The information on the helmet 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 Osprey Paris. This 300-page book, […]
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017. Rooster hallmark right turning head, wings open
Rooster hallmark to the right turning its head, wings open in an irregular octagon, number 1 for 1st title silver (950/000) on the right. Paris June 19, 1798 to August 31, 1809. This hallmark is very similar to the hallmark for the departments ( n° 26 ). The information on the rooster hallmarks and the […]
018. Running rooster hallmark to the left with number on the right
Running rooster hallmark on the left with number on the right in an irregular octagon, number 2 for 2nd title silver (800/000) on the right. Paris June 19, 1798 to August 31, 1809. The information running rooster hallmark and the other hallmark illustrations on this site come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by […]
010. Hallmark of Liberty’s head to the left in an oval frame.
Hallmark of Liberty’s head to the left in an oval frame. 1797 recall hallmark for small items in gold and silver. Paris 1797. The information on the Liberty head 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 […]
