Hallmarking

[claire.michele@ntlworld.c]

Hi Forumites.
Does anyone know of a reputable company who might offer a Hallmarking service similar to the one Cookson Gold used to? I really want to avoid the cost of registering with the Assay office.
Thanks.

[SteveLAO]

There are no other options to registering with an assay office if you want your own sponsor's mark on your piece.

[medusa]

but she could get the assay office sponsor mark on her stuff as a kind of irregular thing, no?

[SteveLAO]

No,,the assay office sponsor mark is strictly for a one off...for example a member of the public who bought a chain on holiday abroad and now wants it hallmarked. If you try to have the assay office's sponsor mark more than once then we will ask you to register.

[medusa]

That is strict!

There is clearly an opportunity for for an entrepreneurial soul to set up business here!

ETA: Someone has! http://www.teessidesilversmith.com/i...ct=hallmarking

[CJ57]

That is strict!

There is clearly an opportunity for for an entrepreneurial soul to set up business here!

ETA: Someone has! http://www.teessidesilversmith.com/i...ct=hallmarking

That can't be right surely, surely it isn't legal?

[SteveLAO]

That is strict!

There is clearly an opportunity for for an entrepreneurial soul to set up business here!

ETA: Someone has! http://www.teessidesilversmith.com/i...ct=hallmarking

This IS illegal.....and you'll note is now no longer available