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Welcome to the website of the British Hallmarking Council.
Hallmarking is an ancient method of safeguarding consumers, and the word itself, stemming from 'marking goods at the (Goldsmiths) Hall' has its origins far back in time.
Hallmarking involves testing articles made of precious metal and marking them to indicate that they are of a minimum standard of purity.
Nowadays hallmarking is carried out in the UK not only by the London Assay Office, at Goldsmiths Hall, but also by the Birmingham, Edinburgh and Sheffield Assay Offices.
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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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After more than 230 years in business, Sheffield Assay Office is still going from strength to strength. We continue to protect both consumers and manufacturers, maintaining our well-earned reputation for integrity and efficiency. Although we are proud of our history, we are always keen to move with the times and to use the latest technology to satisfy our customers' requirements. We hope that you will contact us soon and use our services. › View
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Welcome to the Birmingham Assay Office, the largest Assay Office in Europe. Founded by Act of Parliament in 1773, the main function of the Assay Office is to test and hallmark precious metal items as required by the Hallmarking Act.
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