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The first known use of hallmarks were in England in 1773. It was in effort to standardise a conformity to legal standards of purity. Archaeological hallmarking has been identified as early as 1300 when no gold or silver could be sold without the King's mark (or hallmark) stamped upon it. Following the King's mark, came additional marks to identify the goldsmith by their mark or 'hallmark.' Impressions of a key, or a fish, were among the earliest and later replaced by the goldsmith's initials. In the 18th century came regulations to include the place of origin - London, New York, Boston, etc.
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Who influenced or started Valentine's Day?
Hallmark and Whitman
Who started National Compliment Day?
It must have been started by Hallmark as a way to sell more cards!
Is hoops and yoyo from hallmark?
Yes, Hoops and Yoyo is a collection that started in hallmark. They're a green bunny (yoyo) and a pink cat (hoops) that say funny things that play on most Hoops and Yoyo merchandise. http://hoopsandyoyo.com/
What does the hallmark with a w in a diamond shape mean?
It depends on what the item is that the hallmark appears on.
Who started celebration of world elders day?
Hallmark :) It was a scheme for more money so that people would buy more cards.
What year was Hallmark first Christmas Album made?
I have one from 1989 that says it is the fifth in the series. I would assume that means they started in 1985.
Can silly bandzs be deliverd from hallmark?
call hallmark
Do hallmark has webkinz?
no because my neighborhood hallmark sold out
What does the hallmark 962 stand for on jewelry?
Hallmark 962
When was Hallmark Movie Channel created?
Hallmark Movie Channel was created in 2004.
Where can one purchase Hallmark books?
Hallmark books can be purchased at Hallmark Gold Crown stores, as well as online through the Hallmark website and on various online retailers such as Amazon and eBay.
When was Hallmark College created?
Hallmark College was created in 1969.
