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<p>[QUOTE="Bakersgma, post: 9557400, member: 59"]It isn't "dumb" at all. The definition of "hallmark" is a mark conferred by a guild or hall or a government office entrusted with the assay of items made of precious metal (usually silver or gold) that meets the requirements of the national standard. Silver plate is not made of silver meeting the standards of the UK - at least .925 of 1000 silver.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bakersgma, post: 9557400, member: 59"]It isn't "dumb" at all. The definition of "hallmark" is a mark conferred by a guild or hall or a government office entrusted with the assay of items made of precious metal (usually silver or gold) that meets the requirements of the national standard. Silver plate is not made of silver meeting the standards of the UK - at least .925 of 1000 silver.[/QUOTE]
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