Symbol guide

Rose hallmark on silver

In a Rose hallmark on silver, a rose in the hallmark identifies the office; it is separate from a flower decoration or a manufacturer’s rose trademark.

Recognising this device

A rose in the hallmark identifies the office; it is separate from a flower decoration or a manufacturer’s rose trademark. Read the fineness and sponsor marks next to it. Modern date letters follow the shared UK sequence.

What to check next

Copy the sponsor initials and fineness beside the device. If a date letter is present, match its case, lettering and surround to the identified office or national system. Keep each separate punch visible in the comparison photograph.

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