Goldsmiths Hall in London since 1339 Goldsmiths Company was the first of all the livery companies to have their own hall.
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▪️ Since 1300 the company has been responsible for testing all the gold and silver in England and, more recently, platinum as well.
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▪️ From the 15th century, London craftsmen were required to bring all their gold and silver items to the hall to be marked, giving rise to the word 'HALLMARK'.
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