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- Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:14 pm
- Forum: European Jewelry
- Topic: French maker's mark on item made from 5 Franc coins
- Replies: 5
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Re: French maker's mark on item made from 5 Franc coins
Thank you both for your most informative replies and for the information re the maker. I'm fascinated to see that items like these are still being made! Having seen the others I've now been able to inspect mine more closely and see that there are two parts missing - one of the blades appears to have...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:12 pm
- Forum: European Jewelry
- Topic: French maker's mark on item made from 5 Franc coins
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4035
Re: French maker's mark on item made from 5 Franc coins
I'm sorry that my pics aren't good enough for you. They are the best we can obtain using a macro and super-macro lens and a magnifier. The marks are extremely small and worn, which is why we are struggling to get decent images. The item was looked at by the person who recommended us to ask about it ...
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:03 pm
- Forum: European Jewelry
- Topic: French maker's mark on item made from 5 Franc coins
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4035
French maker's mark on item made from 5 Franc coins
I'm new to your forum, which was recommended to me by another member, and am hoping you can help with information about a maker's mark on a piece made from 2 x 5 Francs coins pinned together to make a manicure set fob. Once it was created the piece has had the Medusa head hallmark and a maker's mark...