Country guide
Indian silver hallmarks
Among Indian silver hallmarks, a jeweller’s logo, design number or local place name is separate from the BIS silver identification.
Distinctive marks and standards
The standard lists 800, 835, 925, 958, 970, 990 and 999 grades. The purity number gives parts silver per thousand; the HUID identifies the hallmarked article. Older silver hallmarks can have a different arrangement.
What to check next
Copy the HUID with its purity number and compare the result in BIS Care. A jeweller’s logo, design number or local place name is separate from the BIS silver identification.
Related marks
5 marks
Undated
Unattributed marks
Illustrated hallmark dated c. 1815.
Madras, India
JA 'elephant' A James Allan Madras - INDIA c. 1815 hallmark.