RefNoSAO/2/2/5/3
TitleFrom London Assay Office
DescriptionIncludes the following:

Notes on filing letters about base metal in wares; base metal mounts for silver wares; base metal pump with silver mounts; base metal serviette holder with silver hook; and base metal stands for silver kettles.

Letters from London Assay Office about proposed regulations for base metal in wares; also of wares made of silver and gold. Should be marked so mark may only been seen when two parts are separated, 15 Oct 1901

Letter about metal cup with silver handles and mountings – made by Gorham Co, who say an office has advised them it is allowable, 26 Feb 1906

Notes on filing letters about bags with chain work

Letter from London Assay Office about refusal to mark incomplete wares – includes spoons, forks, etc without bolsters – and silver shouldn’t be marked if part is base metal. (Ferrule is separate article, made by separate maker), 18 May 1899

Description transcribed from the Assay Office's finding aids for correspondence.

Sheffield Assay Office reference number: LE/5B.
Date1899 - 1906
Extent1 item
AccessStatusOpen
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