![]() ![]() On this page there is a brief description of a number of different types of hallmarks that you are likely to find in a watch case, and then for the British and Swiss marks there are links to take you to the full page of information for that type of mark. This page isn't an end in itself, it is intended to help make a start on identifying the hallmarks in your watch case and then lead you to another page with more detail. In addition to the fineness, hallmarks can show where and when an item was hallmarked, and who submitted it. Hallmarking is carried out by an organisation independent of the manufacturer of the item. It involves testing and the fineness of the metal and then stamping it with control marks that show the results. In Europe the hallmarking of precious metal objects was, and still is, a legally required process. Learn about selling, identifying and collecting antique pocket watches and more with help from an experienced watch expert in this free video series.Ĭontents This page is principally about hallmarking. ![]() Filmmaker: Jeff Cohen Series Description: Just because something is an antique doesn't necessarily mean that it is valuable. Expert: Jeff Cohen Bio: Jeff Cohen has lectured on watches, and has been called on by auction houses to help with watch identification. Identify the hallmarks on an old pocket watch with help from an experienced watch expert in this free video clip. Subscribe Now: Watch More: Identifying the hallmarks on an old pocket watch is a great way to learn more about the piece in question.
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