The system of British hallmarks dates back a few centuries, but the concept of hallmarking dates back thousands of years, to ...

The first silver hallmarking was carried out by Goldsmiths’ Hall in London but in time other assay offices were opened. While a number of assay offices have closed over the years – like Norwich, York, ...

English silver hall‑marks: including the marks of origin on Scottish & Irish silver plate, gold, platinum & Sheffield plate with 300 of the more important makers marks from 1697‑1900. (2007) W.

The stamped marks found on Sheffield plate resemble sterling silver hallmarks showing town marks, makers' marks and date stamps. In 1773, a law was passed banning the use of hallmarks on pieces ...

Lion passant is the hallmark of quality silver says Sheffield expert By Michael Dowse, Sheffield Auction Gallery Published 2nd Sep 2020, 16:45 BST Hallmarks are important to tell an object's ...

The Sheffield Assay Office has celebrated its 240thanniversary as it continues to play an integral role in the city’s technologically sophisticated metallurgy sector. Established in September 1773 ...

Bradbury's Book of hallmarks : a guide to marks of origin on British and Irish silver, gold and platinum and on foreign imported silver and gold plate 1544 to 1984 ; Old Sheffield plate makers' marks ...

Carson was initially employed to hallmark silver ingots during the Silver Jubilee year of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Working his way up through the ranks, Carson eventually became the youngest ...