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The Goldsmiths Company assay office in Hatton Garden, London Stock Photo
RMBEM2GR–The Goldsmiths Company assay office in Hatton Garden, London
A bar of pure silver melted together from scrap silver bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC70C–A bar of pure silver melted together from scrap silver bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK.
Die stamping hallmarks in gold, assay office, London,UK Stock Photo
RMF151B7–Die stamping hallmarks in gold, assay office, London,UK
The Assay Office Goldsmiths Hall Gutter Lane City Of London UK Stock Photo
RMEGC4GE–The Assay Office Goldsmiths Hall Gutter Lane City Of London UK
Traditional Struck Marks tools used for hallmarking precious metals at the London Assay Office Stock Photo
RMD8HCFD–Traditional Struck Marks tools used for hallmarking precious metals at the London Assay Office
Goldsmiths Hall London, assay office and headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, a livery companies of the City of London Stock Photo
RM2PJEKYG–Goldsmiths Hall London, assay office and headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, a livery companies of the City of London
Bugle in C 1811 Thomas Key British Engravings on the bell indicate that the bugle was made in the year 1811 (represented by the letter Q) by the silversmith William Trayls (initials WT). Other marks represent the sterling standard (lion passant), the London Assay Office (leopard head), and the excise duty mark (sovereign's head). Also engraved on the bell is the name Major Drummond of the 104th Regiment, who presumably was the first owner of the instrument.. Bugle in C. British. 1811. Silver-gilt. London, England, United Kingdom. Aerophone-Lip Vibrated Stock Photo
RM2HH75EY–Bugle in C 1811 Thomas Key British Engravings on the bell indicate that the bugle was made in the year 1811 (represented by the letter Q) by the silversmith William Trayls (initials WT). Other marks represent the sterling standard (lion passant), the London Assay Office (leopard head), and the excise duty mark (sovereign's head). Also engraved on the bell is the name Major Drummond of the 104th Regiment, who presumably was the first owner of the instrument.. Bugle in C. British. 1811. Silver-gilt. London, England, United Kingdom. Aerophone-Lip Vibrated
Antique Victorian solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs, Hallmarked London 1896 Stock Photo
RMD2TPYJ–Antique Victorian solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs, Hallmarked London 1896
Goldsmiths' Hall at the junction of Foster Lane and Gresham Street in the City of London. It has served as an assay office and the headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the livery companies of the City of London, since 1339. This the third hall was designed by Philip Hardwick and those present at the opening dinner in 1835 included the Duke of Wellington and Robert Peel. Stock Photo
RMRJYA4J–Goldsmiths' Hall at the junction of Foster Lane and Gresham Street in the City of London. It has served as an assay office and the headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the livery companies of the City of London, since 1339. This the third hall was designed by Philip Hardwick and those present at the opening dinner in 1835 included the Duke of Wellington and Robert Peel.
A craftsman applying the hallmark for Coronation year at the Assay Office of Worshipful Company at Goldsmiths' Hall. The special mark, approved by the Queen, is applied to silver and gold made in Britain for sale during 1953. Stock Photo
RMG5YAX9–A craftsman applying the hallmark for Coronation year at the Assay Office of Worshipful Company at Goldsmiths' Hall. The special mark, approved by the Queen, is applied to silver and gold made in Britain for sale during 1953.
The interior of Goldsmiths' Hall at the junction of Foster Lane and Gresham Street in the City of London. It has served as an assay office and the headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the livery companies of the City of London, since 1339. This the third hall was designed by Philip Hardwick and those present at the opening dinner in 1835 included the Duke of Wellington and Robert Peel. Stock Photo
RMRJR3T9–The interior of Goldsmiths' Hall at the junction of Foster Lane and Gresham Street in the City of London. It has served as an assay office and the headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the livery companies of the City of London, since 1339. This the third hall was designed by Philip Hardwick and those present at the opening dinner in 1835 included the Duke of Wellington and Robert Peel.
London UK 17 November 2021 Holy Virgin, Mother of God Icon , Moscow Workshops, The Faberge treasures travelling from Russia to Britain were sent by ordinary parcel post.This icon, which was ordered by the Duchess of Norfolk to hang in the Library at Arundel Castle, was stopped at customs in 1908. The assay office examined the icon to assess the purity of its metals .Faberge subsequently submitted all pieces to the assay office and obtained a British hallmark.Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RM2H6P698–London UK 17 November 2021 Holy Virgin, Mother of God Icon , Moscow Workshops, The Faberge treasures travelling from Russia to Britain were sent by ordinary parcel post.This icon, which was ordered by the Duchess of Norfolk to hang in the Library at Arundel Castle, was stopped at customs in 1908. The assay office examined the icon to assess the purity of its metals .Faberge subsequently submitted all pieces to the assay office and obtained a British hallmark.Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News
Goldsmiths' Hall. The Assay Office. London 1896 antique print picture Stock Photo
RFMHP0A9–Goldsmiths' Hall. The Assay Office. London 1896 antique print picture
Goldsmiths' Hall, London, 19th century Stock Photo
RMFAF8TX–Goldsmiths' Hall, London, 19th century
Bugle in C. Culture: British. Dimensions: Height (without mouthpiece): 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm) Diameter (Of bell): 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm). Maker: Thomas Key (British, active London before 1805-1858); William Trayls (silversmith). Date: 1811. Engravings on the bell indicate that the bugle was made in the year 1811 (represented by the letter Q) by the silversmith William Trayls (initials WT). Other marks represent the sterling standard (lion passant), the London Assay Office (leopard head), and the excise duty mark (sovereign's head). Also engraved on the bell is the name Major Drummond of the 104th Stock Photo
RMPB1BG8–Bugle in C. Culture: British. Dimensions: Height (without mouthpiece): 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm) Diameter (Of bell): 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm). Maker: Thomas Key (British, active London before 1805-1858); William Trayls (silversmith). Date: 1811. Engravings on the bell indicate that the bugle was made in the year 1811 (represented by the letter Q) by the silversmith William Trayls (initials WT). Other marks represent the sterling standard (lion passant), the London Assay Office (leopard head), and the excise duty mark (sovereign's head). Also engraved on the bell is the name Major Drummond of the 104th
Entrance to Goldsmiths Hall one of twelve great Livery Companies of the City of London now operates the London Assay Office Stock Photo
RMAYK72B–Entrance to Goldsmiths Hall one of twelve great Livery Companies of the City of London now operates the London Assay Office
Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy Stock Photo
RM2X4CCCR–Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy
. A Reference handbook of the medical sciences : embracing the entire range of scientific and practical medicine and allied science. ort New York Board of Health, 1874-75. 14 S. A. Goldschmidt: Gas Nuisance. Report New York Board ofHealth, 1874-75. 10 Report of Noxious Vapor Commission. London. 18B8. 16 S. A. Goldschmidt: The New York Assay Office, City Record, June20, 1882; The New York Assay Office, a Memorial, ls>5. 17 Report of Playfair and De la Beche, 1846. • Angus Smith : Air and Rain. London, 1872. 19 Report of Select Committee on Noxious Vapors, 1876. 20 King/.et: The Alkali Trade. Stock Photo
RM2AG8KKM–. A Reference handbook of the medical sciences : embracing the entire range of scientific and practical medicine and allied science. ort New York Board of Health, 1874-75. 14 S. A. Goldschmidt: Gas Nuisance. Report New York Board ofHealth, 1874-75. 10 Report of Noxious Vapor Commission. London. 18B8. 16 S. A. Goldschmidt: The New York Assay Office, City Record, June20, 1882; The New York Assay Office, a Memorial, ls>5. 17 Report of Playfair and De la Beche, 1846. • Angus Smith : Air and Rain. London, 1872. 19 Report of Select Committee on Noxious Vapors, 1876. 20 King/.et: The Alkali Trade.
Image taken from page 284 of 'Some South African Recollections ... With 36 illustrations' Image taken from page 284 of 'Some South African R Stock Photo
RMHK6JJR–Image taken from page 284 of 'Some South African Recollections ... With 36 illustrations' Image taken from page 284 of 'Some South African R
A bar of pure gold melted together from scrap gold bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC6XY–A bar of pure gold melted together from scrap gold bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK.
Die stamping hallmarks in gold, assay office, London,UK Stock Photo
RMF151B9–Die stamping hallmarks in gold, assay office, London,UK
The Assay Office Goldsmiths Hall Gutter Lane City Of London UK Stock Photo
RMEGC4GC–The Assay Office Goldsmiths Hall Gutter Lane City Of London UK
Traditional Struck Marks tools used for hallmarking precious metals at the London Assay Office Stock Photo
RMD8HCEN–Traditional Struck Marks tools used for hallmarking precious metals at the London Assay Office
Goldsmiths Hall London, assay office and headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, a livery companies of the City of London Stock Photo
RM2PJEKYP–Goldsmiths Hall London, assay office and headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, a livery companies of the City of London
Antique Victorian solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs, Hallmarked London 1896 Stock Photo
RMD2TPY9–Antique Victorian solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs, Hallmarked London 1896
Jury at The Trial of the Pyx, Goldsmiths' Hall, London, 19th century Stock Photo
RMFAF8TT–Jury at The Trial of the Pyx, Goldsmiths' Hall, London, 19th century
Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy Stock Photo
RM2X4CCD1–Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy
A bar of pure gold melted together from scrap gold bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC70E–A bar of pure gold melted together from scrap gold bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK.
Die stamping hallmarks in gold, assay office, London,UK Stock Photo
RMF151BA–Die stamping hallmarks in gold, assay office, London,UK
The Assay Office Sign Goldsmiths Hall Gutter Lane City Of London UK Stock Photo
RMEGC4GD–The Assay Office Sign Goldsmiths Hall Gutter Lane City Of London UK
Traditional Struck Marks tools used for hallmarking precious metals at the London Assay Office Stock Photo
RMD8HCFH–Traditional Struck Marks tools used for hallmarking precious metals at the London Assay Office
Goldsmiths Hall London, assay office and headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, a livery companies of the City of London Stock Photo
RM2PJEM03–Goldsmiths Hall London, assay office and headquarters of London's goldsmith guild, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, a livery companies of the City of London
Antique Victorian solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs, Hallmarked London 1896 Stock Photo
RMD335FG–Antique Victorian solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs, Hallmarked London 1896
Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy Stock Photo
RM2X4CCCX–Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy
A bar of pure gold melted together from scrap gold bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC70F–A bar of pure gold melted together from scrap gold bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK.
Die stamping hallmarks in gold, assay office, London,UK Stock Photo
RMF151B8–Die stamping hallmarks in gold, assay office, London,UK
Examining the hallmark on a gold ring at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCBN–Examining the hallmark on a gold ring at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Antique Victorian solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs, Hallmarked London 1896 Stock Photo
RMD335F3–Antique Victorian solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs, Hallmarked London 1896
Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy Stock Photo
RM2X4CCD0–Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy
A bar of pure gold melted together from scrap gold bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC6XT–A bar of pure gold melted together from scrap gold bits held by Chris Walne, Lab Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. London, UK.
close-up hallmarked gold and die stamps, Goldsmith's company, Assay Office, London, UK Stock Photo
RMF151BC–close-up hallmarked gold and die stamps, Goldsmith's company, Assay Office, London, UK
Examining the hallmark on a gold ring at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCBY–Examining the hallmark on a gold ring at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Vintage 1930's Mappin & Webb solid Sterling Silver teapot. Hallmarked Sheffield, 1932. Stock Photo
RMD335EX–Vintage 1930's Mappin & Webb solid Sterling Silver teapot. Hallmarked Sheffield, 1932.
Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy Stock Photo
RM2X4CCD3–Interior of the Hallway and Staircase at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy
Interior of the Drawing Room at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy Stock Photo
RM2WR6E09–Interior of the Drawing Room at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: The Pyx is the ancient chest that holds the coins from the Royal Mint that are to be tested to make sure they are within statutory limits. It's uncertain the age of the box, but estimated to be well over a century. When the trial of the Pyx opened this year, the Royal Mint brought 35,000 coins to the Livery Hall at Goldsmith's Hall. The coins were presented to the jury and HM The Queen's Remembrancer, who presides over the trial. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9W0–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: The Pyx is the ancient chest that holds the coins from the Royal Mint that are to be tested to make sure they are within statutory limits. It's uncertain the age of the box, but estimated to be well over a century. When the trial of the Pyx opened this year, the Royal Mint brought 35,000 coins to the Livery Hall at Goldsmith's Hall. The coins were presented to the jury and HM The Queen's Remembrancer, who presides over the trial. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
Man examining hallmarks in pure gold, Goldsmith's Company, Assay Office, London,UK Stock Photo
RMF151BB–Man examining hallmarks in pure gold, Goldsmith's Company, Assay Office, London,UK
Examining the hallmark on a gold ring at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCBD–Examining the hallmark on a gold ring at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Interior of the Court Room at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy Stock Photo
RM2WR6E0E–Interior of the Court Room at Goldsmiths Hall, City of London ©Film Free Photography (Clarissa Debenham) / Alamy
Gold Testing Needles at The Assay Office in London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC6Y0–Gold Testing Needles at The Assay Office in London, UK.
Sampling - Determining packet homogeneity using touch test at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Stock Photo
RMD8HCCB–Sampling - Determining packet homogeneity using touch test at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane
Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC6YR–Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK.
Sampling - Determining packet homogeneity using touch test at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Stock Photo
RMD8HCCF–Sampling - Determining packet homogeneity using touch test at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane
Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC6YN–Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK.
Recycling scrap gold to make a molten gold bar at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCCJ–Recycling scrap gold to make a molten gold bar at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC707–Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK.
Recycling scrap gold to make a molten gold bar at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCD5–Recycling scrap gold to make a molten gold bar at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC709–Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK.
Recycling scrap gold to make a molten gold bar at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCDB–Recycling scrap gold to make a molten gold bar at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC6YX–Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK.
Recycling scrap gold to make a molten gold bar at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCDE–Recycling scrap gold to make a molten gold bar at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC701–Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK.
Molten gold bar made from recycled scrap gold at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCE4–Molten gold bar made from recycled scrap gold at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC6YW–Metallurgical assaying. Precious metal purity tests at The Assay Office in London, UK.
Molten gold bar made from recycled scrap gold at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson Stock Photo
RMD8HCE3–Molten gold bar made from recycled scrap gold at the London Assay Office in Gutter Lane Photo Credit: David Levenson
Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, performs a series of chemical tests on coins and metals. London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC708–Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, performs a series of chemical tests on coins and metals. London, UK.
Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, performs a series of chemical tests on coins and metals. London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC70A–Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, performs a series of chemical tests on coins and metals. London, UK.
Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, performs a series of chemical tests on coins and metals. London, UK. Stock Photo
RMHTC703–Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, performs a series of chemical tests on coins and metals. London, UK.
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDAAM–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDAAG–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDAB5–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDAAR–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDAAH–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Gold Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £45,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, holds here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDABH–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, holds here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, performs a series of chemical heat tests on coins and metals. Stock Photo
RMHTC706–Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, performs a series of chemical heat tests on coins and metals.
Gold, silver, platinum precious metal testing touchstone or scratch touch stone. Stock Photo
RMHTC705–Gold, silver, platinum precious metal testing touchstone or scratch touch stone.
Gold, silver, platinum precious metal testing touchstone or scratch touch stone. Stock Photo
RMHTC6Y3–Gold, silver, platinum precious metal testing touchstone or scratch touch stone.
Gold, silver, platinum precious metal testing touchstone or scratch touch stone. Stock Photo
RMHTC6Y4–Gold, silver, platinum precious metal testing touchstone or scratch touch stone.
As well as standard coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a pure gold 999 proof sovereign coin. Stock Photo
RMHTC6YM–As well as standard coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a pure gold 999 proof sovereign coin.
As well as standard coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a pure gold 999 proof sovereign coin. Stock Photo
RMHTC6YA–As well as standard coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a pure gold 999 proof sovereign coin.
As well as standard coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a mix of pure gold 999 proof sovereign coins. Stock Photo
RMHTC6Y6–As well as standard coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a mix of pure gold 999 proof sovereign coins.
As well as standard coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a tiny 1/40oz pure gold 999 proof coin. Stock Photo
RMHTC6Y8–As well as standard coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a tiny 1/40oz pure gold 999 proof coin.
As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins in their Laboratory at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. Seen here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins. Stock Photo
RMHTDAAK–As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins in their Laboratory at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. Seen here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins.
As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins in their Laboratory at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. Seen here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins. Stock Photo
RMHTDAAX–As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins in their Laboratory at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. Seen here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins.
As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins in their Laboratory at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. Seen here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins. Stock Photo
RMHTDAB0–As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins in their Laboratory at The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office. Seen here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins.
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDABC–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a mix of gold proof sovereign coins Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Silver Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £2,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDAAF–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Silver Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £2,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Silver Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £2,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTDAAB–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. As well as standard 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins, the London Assay office also tests commemorative coins. Pictured here a Silver Proof Kilo Coin with a retail value over £2,000 Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Stock Photo
RMHTC6YJ–In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition.
New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: New £1 coins that are in the Assay Office being tested. The Coins of the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Stock Photo
RMHTD9W1–New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: New £1 coins that are in the Assay Office being tested. The Coins of the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition.
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: New £1 coins that are in the Assay Office being tested. The Coins of the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9W2–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: New £1 coins that are in the Assay Office being tested. The Coins of the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9W4–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9W3–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9W9–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: One of the new 12 sided pound coins being measured by a Micrometer. This measures the diameter. It should be 23mm or within a certain tolerance of that. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9W7–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: One of the new 12 sided pound coins being measured by a Micrometer. This measures the diameter. It should be 23mm or within a certain tolerance of that. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: One of the new 12 sided pound coins being measured by a Micrometer. This measures the diameter. It should be 23mm or within a certain tolerance of that. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9W8–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: One of the new 12 sided pound coins being measured by a Micrometer. This measures the diameter. It should be 23mm or within a certain tolerance of that. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9WA–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: In the Assay office, new £1 coins on the Pyx box, awaiting their trial. The Coins are the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, weighs one of the new 12 sided pound coins on the Analytical Balances. It needs to be 8.75g or within certain tolerance of that. The new coin is lighter than the current coin by .75g. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9WB–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, weighs one of the new 12 sided pound coins on the Analytical Balances. It needs to be 8.75g or within certain tolerance of that. The new coin is lighter than the current coin by .75g. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, weighs one of the new 12 sided pound coins on the Analytical Balances. It needs to be 8.75g or within certain tolerance of that. The new coin is lighter than the current coin by .75g. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9WD–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, weighs one of the new 12 sided pound coins on the Analytical Balances. It needs to be 8.75g or within certain tolerance of that. The new coin is lighter than the current coin by .75g. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: Coins of the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. To test composition, Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, uses an XRay Flourescence Spectrometer. This is a non destructive test that reveals the elements of the coins and the amount of these elements. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
RMHTD9WF–London, UK. 9th Mar, 2017. New £1 coins tested in the London Assay office ahead of their release 28th March, 2017. Pictured: Coins of the Realm are tested by diameter, weight and composition. To test composition, Chris Walne, the Laboratory Manager, The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, uses an XRay Flourescence Spectrometer. This is a non destructive test that reveals the elements of the coins and the amount of these elements. Credit: Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News
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