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Overview
History and Definition
The testing and marking of
jewellery and silverware to guarantee the precious metal content
of an article has been carried out by the Goldsmiths' Company
since 1300. The process is known today as hallmarking, which
originally meant 'marked at Goldsmiths' Hall'. The techniques
of sampling, testing (assaying) of the precious metal content
(fineness) and marking have altered over the centuries, but
the principle of providing a guarantee for manufacturers, importers,
retailers, and the eventual purchaser, remains the same. It
is one of the oldest forms of consumer protection.
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Publications
Hallmark: A History of The London Assay Office
John S Forbes
ISBN 090629020 0
Available from the Goldsmiths' Company, published price £35
plus £3 postage and packing.
Click
here to view our library of publications.
Hallmarks
booklet: Cost £1
Hallmarks pocket card: Cost £10 per hundred |
OPENING
TIMES
New premises open at Heathrow Airport
Assay Office London has opened a new hallmarking facility situated within the secure premises of Brink’s Ltd., Global Services Division at Heathrow Airport.
The new London premises offers the full range of hallmarking services which take place at Goldsmiths’ Hall, including hand, press and laser marking.
Download details here or for further information click here
Greville Street Premises
Our new sub-office at 17 Greville Street, Hatton Garden offers our usual range
of hallmarking services click here for more information
Assay Office London is open Monday-Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm.
It is closed on Bank Holidays.
RETURN OF GOODS BY POST
Completed packets are returned by registered post. Two levels
of compensation are available: £1000 and £2500.
ENQUIRIES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
For enquiries and further information, please contact:
Deputy Warden
Assay Office London
Goldsmiths' Hall
Gutter Lane
London EC2V 8AQ
Tel: 020 7606 8971
Fax: 020 7814 9353
E-mail:
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