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<p>[QUOTE="Poisonivy, post: 4303860, member: 2417"]The eagles head is a French hallmark for 18ct gold on items made after 1838, the box therefore will be about the same age and Ivory, the monogram is as pointed out the owners initials, the 3 on the thimble will be the size.</p><p>Alligator and crocodile marks might also might be French but I'm not sure on that, It certainly looks like a French set and very nice.</p><p>French hallmarks are a nightmare to spot and decipher so have a really good look at all the items with a good loupe.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Poisonivy, post: 4303860, member: 2417"]The eagles head is a French hallmark for 18ct gold on items made after 1838, the box therefore will be about the same age and Ivory, the monogram is as pointed out the owners initials, the 3 on the thimble will be the size. Alligator and crocodile marks might also might be French but I'm not sure on that, It certainly looks like a French set and very nice. French hallmarks are a nightmare to spot and decipher so have a really good look at all the items with a good loupe.[/QUOTE]
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