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Pseudohallmarks

Scope note

Marks on base metals, silver plate, and American silver in imitation of hallmarks; pseudohallmarks are not required by law and do not always have the same significance as true hallmarks. DFSP

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000233445

Broader Terms used

<marks by function>

Term used for

pseudo-hallmarks

Equivalent Terms used

pseudohallmark

Created

13yrs ago

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