Account of the Plate-Marks used in Scotland since the year 1457, and Chronological List of those of Edinburgh from 1681; to which is added a Note of those used in Glasgow

James H Sanderson (Author)


Keywords:
Plate-marks, Gold, Silver
Period(s):
Seventeenth century, Eighteenth century, Nineteenth century

Abstract


This article discusses the use of plate-marks in the study of precious metals in Scotland. The author explains the purpose of each plate-mark from the Edinburgh Assay Office and the parliamentary act associated with it.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.541.548

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Published
30-11-1863
How to Cite
Sanderson, J. H. (1863). Account of the Plate-Marks used in Scotland since the year 1457, and Chronological List of those of Edinburgh from 1681; to which is added a Note of those used in Glasgow. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 4, 541–548. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.541.548
Issue
Vol. 4 (1863)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.541.548