I need help with this hallmark

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ovo
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I need help with this hallmark

Postby ovo » Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:47 pm

Hello

I bought this box, but not who is the silversmith. the hallmark is incomplete. I see a bird and two letters G.

The hallmark of the third picture, which means

Thanks in advance and sorry for my language. Use translator Google.



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Re: I need help with this hallmark

Postby zilverik » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:08 pm

Hi,

There is no bird as you mention. It is the French swine hallmark for .800 silver starting in 1838 (1,25 x 1,75 mm). The makersmark is not clear to me. Maybe with a better photo?

Regards,

Zilverik


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