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Czech and Slovak Republic Hallmark

Lisbon Hallmark

This rooster facing left is an example of a more recent
hallmark from the Czech and Slovak Republic indicating a small
domestic gold article of the 3rd standard or 750 gold fineness.
This mark one of the few Czech and Slovakian hallmarks that
has been in use since 1921 that has remained unchanged.

12/09

Russian Mark

This is an example of a Soviet Russian mark that exhibits the
   Soviet star with a hammer and sickle. The 583 is the Russian
   Standard of 14k gold. The symbol to the left of the star is the
assay office. The second hallmark on the left is the maker's mark
Within this reserve is the date mark as well. Do you know what is
wrong with this mark and why? Email us, and let us what you think!

10/06

Austrian Mark

Austrian Mark

   THIS SINGLE HALLMARK REVEALS THAT the ITEM WAS IMPORTED
   TO AUSTRIA AFTER 1965 (THE COCKERSPANIEL IMAGE WAS
   USED AFTER 1965), THE ITEMS WAS ASSAYED   IN SALZBERG
   (S STANDS FOR SALZBERG) AND IS OF 14K GOLD
   (4TH STANDARD OF AUSTRIA).

1/07

French Mark

French Import Mark

   This OWL mark is on the push catch tongue of a bracelet. It is French
   begriming in 1893 and represents a gold item imported from a country
   whose standards does not comply to French Customs standards.

   4/07

Portugal Mark

Lisbon Hallmark


This sitting Boar is a mark from Portugal. The shape of the
  mark indicates it was assayed in Lisbon between the years of
1886-1938. The II is the second standard of silver- 833/1000.
This style of mark was generally used on larger silver objects.

    7/07

French Mark

Lisbon Hallmark

As a left facing RAM's HEAD, this   hallmark was used
from August 16, 1819 to May 9, 1938. Finding this mark
indicates the item has tested with limited warranty
by touchstone to be a minimum of 750/18kt gold.
Origin of the mark is Paris, France.

2/08

French Mark
Lisbon Hallmark

This left facing head of Mercury with the octagonal outline and
scalloped corners was used on large French items of 750 gold
or 950 silver min. exported between 1840 and 1879.

8/08

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	Archives Page The following are archived features from page one. Czech and Slovak Republic Hallmark This rooster facing left is an example of a more recent hallmark from the Czech and Slovak Republic indicating a small domestic gold article of the 3rd standard or 750 gold fineness. This mark one of the few Czech and Slovakian hallmarks that has been in use since 1921 that has remained unchanged. 12/09 Russian Mark This is an example of a Soviet Russian mark that exhibits the Soviet star with a hammer and sickle. The 583 is the Russian Standard of 14k gold. The symbol to the left of the star is the assay office. The second hallmark on the left is the maker's mark Within this reserve is the date mark as well. Do you know what is wrong with this mark and why? Email us, and let us what you think! 10/06 Austrian Mark THIS SINGLE HALLMARK REVEALS THAT the ITEM WAS IMPORTED TO AUSTRIA AFTER 1965 (THE COCKERSPANIEL IMAGE WAS USED AFTER 1965), THE ITEMS WAS ASSAYED IN SALZBERG (S STANDS FOR SALZBERG) AND IS OF 14K GOLD (4TH STANDARD OF AUSTRIA). 1/07 French Mark This OWL mark is on the push catch tongue of a bracelet. It is French begriming in 1893 and represents a gold item imported from a country whose standards does not comply to French Customs standards. 4/07 Portugal Mark This sitting Boar is a mark from Portugal. The shape of the mark indicates it was assayed in Lisbon between the years of 1886-1938. The II is the second standard of silver- 833/1000. This style of mark was generally used on larger silver objects. 7/07 French Mark As a left facing RAM's HEAD, this hallmark was used from August 16, 1819 to May 9, 1938. Finding this mark indicates the item has tested with limited warranty by touchstone to be a minimum of 750/18kt gold. Origin of the mark is Paris, France. 2/08 French Mark This left facing head of Mercury with the octagonal outline and scalloped corners was used on large French items of 750 gold or 950 silver min. exported between 1840 and 1879. 8/08
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