So I must display a notice saying "check it's hallmarked for your safety" when I'm not hallmarking mine provided they are under 7. Won't that raise some awkward questions? Or did I read it wrong? I guess you do - you said above that you wanted to be able to tell people you're using sterling silver even if it's not hallmarked , so I guess the dealers notice is a requirement. You read correctly It's easy to point out that pieces are below the hallmark requirement weight though.
A stamp does help this, but has no legal standing at all, and sadly is often misused. Thanks for your advice. Once I start selling I will make sure to display the notice. Thank you. There's no requirement to show a dealers notice on any website - many people do it voluntarily to reassure their customers.
If you sell in person even a table at a school fair you must, however, display a full A4 size notice. Thank you thats helpful to know. All rights reserved. Yes No. OK Cancel. Your registration is specifically with Assay Office Birmingham. Please note that all UK Assay Offices are independent of one another. Once you have paid the Registration fee, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to fill in your customer details.
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Your punch carries your unique sponsor mark which provides traceability as your initials, set in a shape unique to you, or logo are a compulsory part of every hallmark struck. Try and use the minimum amount of packaging without compromising the safety and security of your work. We are on hand to offer advice so if you are unsure of anything please get in touch. The packaging must be able to contain the work and all necessary paperwork where hallnote is not completed online etc. Remember that if the articles are sorted prior to submitting, and clearly and plainly packaged, we will be able to process your hallmarking more quickly.
The only way to pay for your packet is online - log into your account. Find out how to pay online here. We do not accept cash or cheques. New registrants will be signed up automatically, everyone else can change their settings in the Account area.
You can also manage text and email alerts online. We try to hallmark your work as quickly as possible. These simple steps can really help speed up the process! Or, alternatively, take a look at our Priority Services.
Punches, clockwise from top right, lion passant traditional fineness symbol , millesimal fineness mark indicating Sterling silver , leopard's head town mark, date letter. Read more about them at the bottom of this page. Rough castings should not be laser marked as the mark will be easily polished out.
Remember that if you have your articles enamelled or plated after the hallmark is applied then it must still be visible! If the plating is applied after hallmarking, the plating or coating must not exceed 2 micrometres on any part of the article.
Assay Office London has centuries of years' knowledge in this area, with in-house tool making facilities if required. However, if you have a specific size or place you want the mark placed, we suggest that you use a non-permanent marker to mark the position or discuss your requirements with a Marking Supervisor on or before submission.
Please bear in mind that struck marks need to be supported with a tool in some way, so it is not always possible to mark in the desired position. Does my hallmark need to appear in a straight line or can it also be printed in a shape? The metal will displace when a hallmark is struck by hand due to the force when the punch strikes the metal. Get in touch with us if you have any further queries.
Any ring with a hallmark larger than 0. For hallmarks over these sizes, you will be charge an additional charge. See Price List. Bespoke hallmarks are subject to approval. A Convention Hallmark is a type of mark applied by a signatory country of the International Convention on hallmarks.
It comprises a sponsor's mark, the common control mark, the fineness mark and the Assay Office mark. The Convention mark is recognised by all member countries in the International Convention and items do not have to be re-hallmarked in the UK.
Please see our download centre for further information on examples of marks and member countries. Take a look at our Glossary of Terms on our Price List. Why do you strike the date letter and traditional fineness mark while other offices leave it off? The date letter and the traditional fineness marks are no longer compulsory components of the hallmark. However, we believe that the date letter is a very important component of the hallmark - it is the easiest way to date an item, and research has shown that most of our customers still want to see the traditional fineness mark on the hallmark.
Unlike some of the other UK assay offices, we do not charge any extra to apply the two non-compulsory marks. Those only wanting the compulsory marks applied should indicate this on their hallnote. A sponsor's mark is a compulsory component of the hallmark and comprises the initials of the sponsor's personal or company name surrounded by a distinguishable shield design usually provided by the Assay Office.
All sponsors' marks are individual and once allocated will never be re-issued to anyone else. You cannot use your company logo as a sponsor's mark; however, we can apply your company logo for you, as a non-compulsory optional extra, at the time of hallmarking with our hi-tech lasers.
Please contact us for further information. The Basics Back to Top. Do I have to get everything I make in precious metal hallmarked? Can I apply my sponsor's mark to items that do not need hallmarking? What does each mark in the hallmark mean? See key below. My item is not complete, can I just send you the part that I want hallmarked?
Is a chain and its pendant one article or two? Can my item have more than one full hallmark? An article can only have one full hallmark. It can have multiple part marks. Do you remove a sample for assaying from my item? Should I send my work in finished or unfinished? Registration Back to Top. How do I register? How much is it to register? How long does the registration process take? Will my registration be covered for both the Hall and Greville Street? How long does it take to Hallmark a packet?
Can I transfer my punch to Assay Office London from another office? Consider your piece, and the marks When ordering a large punch, this will need to be struck harder, therefore not suitable for thin silver.
The Punch Back to Top. Can I order an additional punch online? No, not yet! Contact Registration Can I pay for a renewal online? Can I update my address online?
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