Poinçon carré / maillechort argenté
English translation: poinçon carré (a type of hallmark)
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| na | hallmark |
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poinçon carré does not translate Explanation: "Le poinçonnage Chaque pièce est marquée d'un poinçon carré qui représente la signature légale du métal argenté français.Ce poinçon est symbolisé par un carré parfait dans lequel sont inscrits : - le chiffre l ou ll correspondant à la qualité de la fabrication, le chiffre l indiquant l'épaisseur la plus importante. - le symbole propre à l'orfèvre qui a fabriqué la pièce. - ses initiales." This is like the "925" you see in other countries which attests to the grade of silver. Maillechort argenté = silver-plated nickel. (Washes better in dishwashers than silver). |
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hallmark Explanation: There is a word in Engish for what you describe, and it is hallmark. I know you have chosen an answer, but for future reference..... |
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