Anyone know how to read French Hallmarks?

Radboud · 5th September 2022, 12:59 PM

I have acquired a new French smallsword with what looks to be silver hallmarks on one of the annelets. The sword blade is marked to Guyon the Elder from St Michael Bridge, Paris. This supposedly dates the sword from 1750 - 1767 but it would be nice to see what can be found from the hallmarks.

Unfortunately, try as I might, I can’t get a good read on them. Hopefully a member here will be experienced enough to decipher them.

5th September 2022, 12:59 PM	#1
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 261	Anyone know how to read French Hallmarks? I have acquired a new French smallsword with what looks to be silver hallmarks on one of the annelets. The sword blade is marked to Guyon the Elder from St Michael Bridge, Paris. This supposedly dates the sword from 1750 - 1767 but it would be nice to see what can be found from the hallmarks. Unfortunately, try as I might, I can’t get a good read on them. Hopefully a member here will be experienced enough to decipher them. Attached Images