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patbrown Posts: 4 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 11-09-2004 12:57 AM Is a hallmark and makers mark the same? What's the difference? IP: Logged
Patrick Vyvyan Posts: 640 Registered: May 2003	posted 11-09-2004 08:42 AM Often both terms are used interchangeably - but technically this is incorrect. Hallmarks are official stamps - originally applied by trade guilds, and sometimes later by government agencies, - which guarantee the quality of the silver. Typically - as with British sterling - they consist of a stamp for silver quality, the place where the silver was tested (or assayed) and a date code, as well as the responsibility mark (usually but not always the maker)who could ultimately be penalised if the item turned out to be below par! Not all countries or regions have hallmarks - the USA for example does not. The maker's mark is exactly that - no more or less - and attests only to his or her reputation. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 11-09-2004 10:09 AM This question is an interesting coincidence. Dale and swarter are working on a SSF FAQ on the same. It should be available soon. IP: Logged
patbrown Posts: 4 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 11-09-2004 09:01 PM Thanks you guys for your answers. Patti IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 11-10-2004 10:28 AM Its not done but here is a preview: Silver FAQ: "Are all silver marks called hallmarks?" (click here) IP: Logged

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