No Hallmark

[KevjustKev]

I've got (well mother has) a gold bracelet containing 5 Edward VII half Sov's. This was made in the 50's, maybe 40's, yet I can't find a hallmark on the bracelet it's self.

Me is athinking that it would have to be gold otherwise why the sov's.

Any idea's?

Edited September 16, 2022 by tallthinkev

[James32]

36 minutes ago, tallthinkev said:

I've got (well mother has) a gold bracelet containing 5 Edward VII half Sov's. This was made in the 50's, maybe 40's, yet I can't find a hallmark on the bracelet it's self.

My is athinking that it would have to be gold otherwise why the sov's.

Any idea's?

I would be inclined to agree, wouldn't stick expensive sovereigns ( at the time) on a dud bracelet. 

[LawrenceChard]

3 hours ago, tallthinkev said:

I've got (well mother has) a gold bracelet containing 5 Edward VII half Sov's. This was made in the 50's, maybe 40's, yet I can't find a hallmark on the bracelet it's self.

Me is athinking that it would have to be gold otherwise why the sov's.

Any idea's?

Purchase tax!

😎

[James32]

2 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

Purchase tax!

😎

Excellent answer.

I've never seen but heard of this happening to avoid extra charges.

Even heard of gold bars being marked with a lower purity back in the 1800s to save some taxes😅