questions about FJO manufactured by Gebr. Resch

[wangyaokang2003]

dear gentlemans

i found one FJO on a sellers website, its only have gebr resch mark.but without 3+A gold stamp,its gold or bronze?

thanks in advance

 

[Elmar Lang]

Hello,

 

the hinge to the reverse medallion indicates that the piece is made of gold.

 

The fact that the decoration wouldn't have been struck with any gold marks, could indicate that it was made prior to 1867 and this is the case of many Resch-made pieces or, simply, for any now unexplicable reason... it escaped to be struck with marks (it happened that too!).

 

From what's visible in the pictures, this FJO looks like being a fine cross (perhaps, but could be a reflex of light, there is a little loss to the red enamel, at the base of the upper arm,'s reverse, just above the medallion's hinge).

 

Best wishes,

 

Enzo (E.L.)

[wangyaokang2003]

thank you enzo,its always very helpful to read you reply

 

best wishes

wang

[Elmar Lang]

You're welcome!