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Hallmarks on silver and gold objects can reveal much about their history.

Hallmarks on silver objects can reveal much about the history of the piece. the name of the silversmith, the date of manufacture, the quality of the metal alloy, as well as other information can be determined form the study of the hallmarks.

The name of the silversmith, the date of manufacture, the quality of the metal alloy, as well as other information can be determined from the study of the hallmarks.

The use of hallmarks on silver has a long history, dating back to at least the sixth century AD.