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, […]
070. Pimpernel flower hallmark in a 6-lobed frame
Pimpernel flower hallmark in a six-lobed frame. Recall mark for Paris of 1819. Information about the pimpernel flower 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 300-page book, the definitive reference on […]
125. Owl hallmark seen from the front in an oval frame.
Owl hallmark seen from the front in an oval frame. Stamped on imported gold jewellery, it is also since 1902 a so -called chance hallmark, stamped on any foreign gold object or one without a legible French maker’s mark brought to the assay office by second-hand jewellery dealers, the Crédit Municipal pawnbroker or by auctioneers. […]
039. Ceres head hallmark to the left
Ceres head hallmark to the left in a left-leaning oval frame. Recall hallmark for large objects in gold and silver. Paris 1809. The information on the Ceres head hallmark to the left and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Mike Fieggen, expert in antique […]
108. Retouched eagle’s head hallmark. Type II
Retouched eagle’s head hallmark (following counterfeits), surrounded by a double listel, limited warranty mark for small works in 750/000 gold. Paris 1847-1919, then Paris and departments from 1919 to 1994. The information on the type II retouched eagle head hallmark and the other hallmark illustrations on this site come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, […]
077. Hallmark of Pegasus rearing to the right, hexagonal frame
Hallmark of Pegasus rearing to the right in an irregular hexagonal frame, number 2 between the legs, for 2nd grade gold (840/000). Paris 1819-1838. The information on the Pegasus hallmark rearing to the right and the other illustrations of hallmarks on this website come from the book Traditional French Jewellery, written by Mike Fieggen, expert […]
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 […]
094. Chariot hallmark, small gold guarantee
Chariot hallmark, small gold guarantee, departments of the 1ʳᵉ division: North, August 16, 1819 to May 9, 1838. Information about the chariot 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 300-page book, […]
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 […]
