Hallmarking Act 1973

Existing exemptions U.K.

15 U.K. The following articles of gold, if manufactured before 1st January 1975 and (except in the case of articles mentioned in sub-paragraph (d) below) of minimum fineness—

(a) rings, except wedding rings, pencil cases, lockets, watch chains and thimbles,

(b) articles consisting entirely of filigree work,

(c) articles so heavily engraved or set with stones that it is impossible to mark them without damage,

(d) jewellers works, that is the actual setting only in which stones or other jewels are set, and jointed sleeper earrings.

16 (1) Subject to the exceptions below, the following articles of silver, if manufactured before 1st January 1975, and (except in the case of articles mentioned in paragraph (e) below) of minimum fineness: U.K.

(a) lockets, watch chains and stamped medals,

(b) mounts the weight of which is less than 15·55 grams.,

(c) articles consisting entirely of filigree work,

(d) silver articles the weight of which is less than 7·78 grams.,

(e) jewellers works, that is the actual setting only in which stones or other jewels are set.

(2) The following articles are not exempt under sub-paragraph (1) above—

(a) necks and collars for bottles on cruet stands,

(b) buttons and studs, seals, wine labels, shoe clasps, buckles, or patch boxes,

(c) salt spoons, shovels or ladles, teaspoons, tea strainers, caddy ladles or spoons,

(d) ornaments for cabinets, knife cases, tea caddies, bridles, stands or frames.

17 U.K. Articles of gold or silver manufactured before 1st January 1975, other than articles mentioned in paragraphs 15 or 16 above, and being of such descriptions as, under any enactment in force immediately before the passing of this Act, to be specifically exempt from hallmarking.