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Makers' marks

Scope note

Marks stamped on articles of gold and silver for the purpose of identifying the craftsman or workshop of origin. Distinguished from "hallmarks" which are official stamps affixed by guilds or assay offices as evidence of the quality of the metal.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000256090

Broader Terms used

<marks by function>

Equivalent Terms used

maker's mark

Created

13yrs ago

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