lp35 - Les Poinçons Français des Métaux Précieux de 1789 à Ce Jour FIEGGEN Michael

All the French hallmarks for gold, silver and platinum since the Revolution are illustrated with faithful drawings; many are also accompanied by photographs.
Never before published, a complete table lists all the different, small secret marks in the hallmarks that identify the town in which a work is hallmarked. Even the fifty-eight European cities occupied by France between 1798 and 1814 are included.
The uses and periods of use of the hallmarks are noted, along with the opening and closing dates of each office of guarantee, to help better date jewellery and silverware.
This book is an indispensable addition for every collector and professional in the field of jewellery and silverware.