Guidance

Hallmarking mokume gane articles containing precious metals

The British Hallmarking Council's guidance on mokume gane articles.

• From: British Hallmarking Council
• Published: 16 April 2013
• Last updated: 6 May 2016 — See all updates

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Guidance on hallmarking mokume-gane articles containing precious metal(s)

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Mokume gane is a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. This guidance seeks to clarify the position on the hallmarking of mokume gane articles following the introduction of the mixed-metals amendment to the Hallmarking Act in 2007. It contains directions on articles consisting of a mixture of more than 1 precious metal, and a mixture of precious and base metals.

Published 16 April 2013
Last updated 6 May 2016 + show all updates

1. 6 May 2016

   Added updated guidance note, approved 19 April 2016.

2. 16 April 2013

   First published.