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 […]
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 illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Mike Fieggen, expert in antique […]
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 leaves in the hair. The Bacchus (Hercules) head hallmark and the other hallmark illustrations on this site are from the […]
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, […]
