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Why hallmarking is just as important to enforcement today as it was 700 years ago
Posted 02 July 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Enforcement Practice|National
ANALYSIS: Discover how hallmarking evolved from a medieval safeguard into a sophisticated consumer protection system, tracing centuries of legislation, enforcement and the enduring fight against fraud in precious metals.
Kings, leopards and castles. You’d be forgiven for thinking the origins of hallmarking were taken directly out of folklore. Following an early attempt by Henry III in 1238, hallmarking was introduced in 1300 by Edward I to protect gold and silver standards, and to prevent craftsmen from committing fraud when making jewellery – and other items made with precious metals – by requiring a stamp of ...
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