Hall marks on gold & silver plate

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HALL MARKS ON PLATE.
erville. He was succeeded by Mr. James Robson, who entered the
office as a stamper in 1836, became Assay Master in 1854, and retained
that post until the office was finally closed. The last two
wardens were Mr. T. A. Reid and Mr J. W. Wakinshaw. A curious
incident occurred when Mr. Robson commenced his duties. By some
means he obtained the wrong punches, and marked some plate which
afterwards went to Carlisle. This almost led to an action against
a. silversmith at that city, who was accused of forging the <strong>Hall</strong>
<strong>marks</strong>.
When the office was closed the stamping punches were obliterated
or defaced by an Inland Revenue Officer. The name punch
plate and the old books of the Goldsmiths' Company were placed
m the Black Gate Museum of the Old Castle in the city.