Hallmark

Hallmark is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Getty Research Institute. Official stamps affixed by guilds or assay offices upon articles made of gold or silver as evidence of the quality of the metal. Distinguished from "makers' marks" which are stamped on articles of gold or silver for the purpose of identifying the craftsman or workshop of origin. The heading is held on record by Getty Research Institute. 1 cited statement stands behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source. The name also appears as Rufus E. Hallmark.

Also recorded as Hallmark, Rufus (1943- ); Hallmark, Rufus E Jr. 1943-; Hallmark, Rufus E.; Rufus E. Hallmark; Hallmark, Rufus.