A mark or set of marks, used in England since about 1300 to indicate the fineness and the maker of gold and silver articles. The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London, and other guilds are empowered to test and stamp gold and silver wares with four or more marks, including a quality mark, a town mark, a date letter (changed each year) and a maker's mark.
a mark on the award which denotes its manufacturer or silver content. Third Reich manufacturers were given an LDO number (this will discussed in a separate section).
The mark(s) stamped on a piece of jewelry that may indicate the purity of the metal, the maker, the country of manufacture, and/or the date that the piece was assayed or had its design registered.
The marks stamped on silver or gold objects when passed at assay (the test for quality).
A stamped symbol on silver objects guaranteeing that the metal conforms to certain legal quality standards. also showing place of origin.
a mark on the back of jewelry denoting gold or silver content. Not to be confused with a mark or signature. Noting the maker of the piece.
A series of stamps that verify the metal content and purity of precious metals. See more here
An official mark stamped on a piece of gold or silver as a guarantee that it conforms to a certain standard of purity. The main mark is that of the appropriate Assay Office (indicated by a symbol, e.g. a leopard's head for London), others showing the precise standard of fineness, the maker and the date.
a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
a guarantee of quality and purity
a mark used in England to stamp gold and silver articles that meet established standards of purity
an official mark indicating a standard of purity
an official stamp on gold, silver and other
a quality control mark placed on an article made of precious metal
a series of marks applied to gold, silver and
a stamped mark on gold/ silver objects guaranteeing that the metal confirms to certain legal quality standards laid down
a stamp put on metal jewelry describing the purity of the metal used in the jewelry
a tiny stamp on the inside of a piece of jewellery which provides a guarantee of precious metal content
Stamped marking on metal case indicating gold content, usually 18K in finest European watches and jewelry.
Used for both silver and pewter vessels. See “Maker's Mark”.
a mark indicating quality or excellence; in jewelry, a mark used to stamp gold and silver articles that meet established standards
The mark or marks designating that a piece of metalwork has received an official approval of quality.
A stamped mark of quality and authenticity imprinted on metalwork by the smith.
marks stamped on jewelry throughout much of the world to attest to the purity of the metal after assay. European hallmarks are legally required, and date back to the early middle ages, an early form of consumer protection against fraud. Marks are not officially required in the US but are carried by custom and practice. dvb marks its pieces with a dvb mark and a standard of purity see gold, sterling, platinum etc.
Marks on precious metals that indicate it has been passed at assay as a guarantee of its purity. The term derives from the Goldsmiths' Hall, London where the marks were struck.
A small logo or mark that identifies the origin or gold content of a part. These are often fairly obscure symbols best known to those in the jewelry or goldsmithing industry. example
A mark stamped or laser-engraved by a country's assay office indicating the quality of the precious metal tested (e.g., "Sterling," ".925," ".840," ".800," or an image of a "rampant lion"—as used in Great Britian).
A stamped impression on the surface of a precious metals bar that indicates the producer, serial number, weight, and purity of metal content.
markings used on silver and gold flatware and jewelry to designate the fineness of the metal and its maker.
A mark, or series of marks, on a piece of gold, silver or platinum jewellery to guarantee the level of purity of the metal. In the UK this is applied by an Assay office and is a legally required mark for items over a specific weight. It is one of the oldest forms of quality marking in the world.
Mark or marks which indicate the producer of a gold bar and its fineness or other characteristics
Stamped marks on the daguerreotype plate which identify the plate manufacturer or photographic supply house. Hallmarks usually consist of symbols, initials, and/or numbers. The number indicates the ratio of silver to copper. The most popular number was 40, indicating 1 part silver to 39 parts copper. Lists of hallmarks used by plate manufacturers and the approximate years that they were produced can be used to date images. These lists may be found in reference books, such as Rinhart's The American Daguerreotype.
A multi-part marking on English silver indicating purity, date and maker. American souvenir spoons do not have hallmarks, but most have maker's marks.
mark or stamp on a bullion item that identifies the producer.
A stamped mark which is applied to items of jewellery and silverware by the Assay Offices of Britain as a guarantee of authenticity. It acts as a safeguard to purchasers. The mark consists of four components. The sponsor (or manufacturer) mark, the standard mark which denotes the precious metal content of the item, the Assay Office Mark (London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh) and the date letter which shows the year in which the article was hallmarked.
An impression made on gold and silverware introduced in the beginning of the fourteenth century in England to identify the quality of the metal used.
An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office or guild hall, on items made of precious metals (platinum, gold and silver) that guarantees a certain purity of the metal. This should not be confused with a marking, such as a sterling stamp, which is done voluntarily by the manufacturer. A hallmark is only applied after the item has been assayed to determine its purity. Often the hallmark is made up of several elements including: the type of metal, the maker and the year of the marking. The term does not apply to American silver marks nor should ever be used in the context of silverplate.
and Executive Signatures A digital hallmark as well as official signatures are given to all gold grams, thereby certifying to users that their gold grams meet the requirements of Chain of Integrity.
Guarantee stamp applied by experts from a craftsman's guild or by Customs officials.
A hallmark is an official mark (or a series of marks) made in metal that indicates the fineness of the metal and the manufacturer's mark. For example, a hallmark of 925 indicates 925 parts of gold per 1000 weight. Other hallmarks indicate the maker of the piece and sometimes the year of manufacture. In many countries (like Britain) it is illegal to hallmark metal incorrectly; some countries are notoriously lax in their enforcement of hallmark honesty.
The mark stamped on the back of jewelry indicating the fineness or purity of the metal content. e.g. 925 for sterling silver.
An official mark stamped on gold and silver articles to attest to their purity. Marks placed on English and European objects made of silver or gold. Hallmarks were required by law, and indicate the maker, date and place of manufacture. There is usually a fourth mark that certifies that the object meets a minimum standard of purity.
Mark, or marks, which indicate the producer of a gold bar and its number, fineness, etc.
A distinguishing mark on gold and silver to guarantee established standards of purity (the amount of base metal in the alloy). The name is derived from Goldsmith's Hall (hence hallmark) in London, where gold and silver were appraised and marked, in the mid-15th century. Sometimes the mark of the assay office or guild appears with other marks. Hallmarks are a good guide to age and authenticity but are not definitive as marks may become illegible due to wear, have been faked or added from other silver pieces. See also Date Letter; Maker's Mark; Sterling Standard.
An official stamp placed on precious articles, to verify it's purity
The mark stamped on some items of gold and silver to certify the purity of the metal
A form of consumer protection against fraud, hallmarks are simply marks stamped onto a precious metal by a legally appointed official after assaying to denote the amount of precious metal contained in a piece. European hallmarks are legally required and date back to the early middle ages. Marks are not officially required in the US but are carried by custom and practice. Marks may indicate the purity of the metal, the maker, the country of manufacture, and/or the date that the piece was assayed or had its design registered.
A mark on a piece of jewelry indicated the precious metal content of the item."750" indicates 750 parts per thousand of pure gold in the item of jewelry.
A hallmark is an official marking made by a trusted party, 'guardians of the craft' or nowadays by an assay office, on items made of precious metals (platinum, gold and silver) that guarantees a certain purity of the metal. This should not be confused with a marking, often just a number such as 925, which is done voluntarily by the manufacturer, and unfortunately does not always reflect the true purity of the metal. A hallmark is only applied after the item has been assayed to determine its purity.
