Antique jewelry glossary

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Hallmarks:
eagle's head

The hallmark depicted here is a French hallmark that was/is struck in gold jewelry or jewelry containing gold parts. It is used since 1838 with minor variations in its design.

See our: jewelry with the eagle's head hallmark.