148. Weevil hallmark to the left, Paris
Weevil hallmark to the left surrounded by a shaped border, for imported gold and silver objects. Paris 1838-1864. Information on the left-cut weevil (Paris) hallmark and hallmark illustrations on this site are from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Osprey Paris antique jewellery and hallmark expert Mike Fieggen. This 300-page book, the definitive reference […]
038. Compass hallmark above the letters FS
Compass hallmark above the letters FS (for Fidelity Security) surrounded by a shaped border. For Besançon watchmaking, small objects in 750/000 gold or 800/000 silver. Besançon 1800-1821. The compass hallmark information above the letters FS and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Mike Fieggen, […]
132. Mastiff’s head hallmark to the right
Mastiff’s head hallmark facing right surrounded by a shaped border, assay office symbol inscribed on the collar. Recall mark of 1838 for small objects in gold and silver. Paris and departments. The information on the mastiff’s head hallmark to the right and the other hallmark illustrations on this site come from the book Traditional French […]
149. Weevil hallmark to left
Weevil hallmark to left with assay office symbol between the legs, in a shaped border, for imported gold and silver objects. Departments 1838-1864. Also exists without assay office symbol for Paris. The information on the weevil hallmark and the other illustrations of the hallmarkes on this site come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written […]
155. Large hallmark of chimera facing right
Poinçon de grande chimère à droite entourée d’un listel avec différent entre l’aile et la croupe Large hallmark of chimera facing right surrounded by a shaped border with assay office symbol between the wing and the rump. For silver import clocks and watches. From 1838 to 1893 for the four special hallmark offices: Lyon, Besançon, […]
153. Large chimera hallmark facing right, Paris
Large hallmark of a chimera facing right surrounded by a shaped border. For silver import of watches and clocks. Paris from May 10, 1838 to June 29, 1893. In 1893, this hallmark was replaced by the swan hallmark. Information about the large chimera hallmark on the right (Paris) and the other hallmark illustrations on this […]
