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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bakersgma, post: 266830, member: 59&quot;]In England, the term hallmark only applies to marks applied on sterling or gold items which have been sent in to be tested against the appropriate standard. It is the guarantee that the fineness of the metal meets that standard and was tested in a given city during the year also given in the marks array by the maker whose registered mark has been applied.</p><p><br /></p><p>The term hallmark should never be used for the marks on a silverplated piece.</p><p><br /></p><p>You should only use the term Hallmark when the item has been assayed and guaranteed under the source country&#039;s rules. Not all countries have such a system.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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