Hi! Can anyone please tell me what the presence of a French Horse's Head mark means? I was told it is a Gold mark since 1838, but then what's the difference between a Horse's head and a Eagle's head? Also is it ture any piece bear a Horse's head would be no early than 1838? Many thanks in advance!
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Questions on French Hallmark Horse's Head
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Questions on French Hallmark Horse's Head
Due to the Revolution, all of France was disorganized and lawless at the time. The horse head was not an official hallmark; used by Silversmiths' Association (Association des Orfévres) 1795-1797.
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