Hallmarks of Vladimir

Found: 15

Hallmarks of Vladimir: 15 records in the reference, dated between 1763 and 1866. By type: urban — 6, assay masters — 3, masters — 3. Shield shapes here: rectangle — 9, elongated rectangle — 1. 6 different makers and works are named. Every entry carries an image of the mark, its letters, the years it was in use and the shape of the shield. A city mark was struck by the assay office of the town where the item was tested, next to the maker’s initials and the fineness mark. This combination is what ties a silver or gold object to a place and a date.