Help Dating French Hallmark
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:00 pm
by kmegems
Can anyone tell me when the 18K gold French Hallmark of an OWL sitting on a branch would have been used? The Hallmark is shown on this site under the heading "RE-MARK SECOND HAND GOODS" I'm not sure what this means. Does anyone know what "RE-MARK SECOND HAND GOODS means? Thanks
http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_marks.html.
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:18 pm
by CJ15_5
Hi,
I am not positive but it sounds to me like someone from france got the ring second hand and marked it to be more than 50% gold or less than 50% gold. Like a second hand dealer that put the stamp on there for quick reference.
Is there a line on both sides of the owl or only on the left side?
Bec
P.S. I am not an expert.
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:35 am
by admin
As I understand it, the mark was used on pieces that had come back onto the market with outdated local or foreign marks. It was used as a fresh guarantee for potential buyers, by a jeweler or auction house, after they had acquired great-granny's ring from you.
Regards, Tom
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