162. Mercury’s head hallmark on the left, third gold title.
Hallmark of Mercury’s head on the left (3rd title) surrounded by a truncated oval frame, number 2 under the chin and different on the neck. For export of silver 2nd title ( 800/000 ). Paris and departments from April 1 , 1879 to 1994. The information on the Mercury head hallmark to the left and […]
163. Mercury head hallmark to the left surrounded by a listel, export
Mercury head hallmark to the left surrounded by a listel, assay office mark on the neck. For export of small gold objects of 3ᵉ title (750/000). Paris and departments from April 1 , 1879 to 1994. The information on the Mercury head hallmark to the left and the other hallmark illustrations on this site come […]
171. Hallmark of a Greek doctor’s head to the right
Poinçon de tête de médecin grec à droite dans un octogone irrégulier, chiffre 1 devant le front pour or 920/000. Différent sous le menton. Selon Emile Beuque les poinçons des départements se distinguent de ceux de Paris par une chevelure moins épaisse. Cependant, selon les décrets, « il n’y a aucun signe particulier sur les […]
060. Rooster punch standing in trilobal frame
Standing rooster hallmark in a trilobed frame, number 3 to the right of the head for 3rd grade gold ( 750/000 ). Departments 1809-1819. Information about the standing rooster hallmark and other hallmark illustrations on this site are from the book Les Bijoux des Français, written by Mike Fieggen, expert in antique jewellery and hallmarks […]
124. Swan hallmark in profile facing left in an oval frame.
Swan hallmark in profile facing left in an oval frame. Introduced in 1893 for imported silver watch cases, it has also been a so -called chance hallmark since 1902, stamped on any silver object without a legible French hallmark brought to the hallmark office by second-hand jewellery dealers, the Crédit Municipal or by auctioneers. Since […]
179. Hallmark of a dog’s head to the right cut out and surrounded by a listel.
Hallmark of a dog’s head to the right cut out and surrounded by a listel. Introduced in 1913 (decree of December 5, 1912) for small items in platinum (even containing iridium) with a fineness of 950/000 until 1994 when other hallmarks for pure platinum and with finenesses of 950, 900 and 850/000 were introduced. From […]
044. Eye hallmark in profile to the right
Eye hallmark in profile to the right, surrounded by a listel. Census or recall hallmark of small works in gold and silver. Departments, 1809. The information about the eye hallmark to the right and the other hallmark illustrations on this site come from the book Les Bijoux des Français, written by Mike Fieggen, expert in […]
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 […]
The different colours of gold
Gold has several colours. What is the difference between these different colours? Find all the answers in our guide.
