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6. "At that time the sign, called 'king flag' represented by a lion's head. In France, this lion's head design is called 'leopart'. Then in the educated classes and the upper extension, to this day, the name evolved into 'leopard 'Avatar. "This text reveals the origin and meaning lion's head on silver. 7, "the standard is introduced from King John ordered the German silversmith there. This standard has been spread on the mainland. Later, back to Germany. Outset called 'easterling' (Eastern Standard), may later remove the head Crafts mother, into a 'sterling' ". It has been pointed out here until today still use silver iconic character "sterling" Emergence and development history. 8, "March 30, 1327, Edward III duly authorized to 'Dear goldsmith companies' management industry to identify and execute authority as identified in the industry is the Association's headquarters - Goldsmiths Hall (hallmark) were, so it The identification mark called the 'hallmark'. "here point out the 'hallmark' origin and meaning. 9, "to 1378, only in London 'Hallmark' can be identified silverware silverware must be sent to London, its got a 'king flag' at Goldsmiths Hall to elect a representative of each year, the implementation of the entire appraisal regulation. We call this man 'detection guru', 'identification guru', or 'Kam pipe official'. " The above text reflects the fourteenth century England and European countries treat the attitude of silverware and management. 10, "of course, does not rule out the sale of some unscrupulous silversmith silverware inferior. This situation threatens the effectiveness of nature 'Goldsmith Hall' identification, so in 1363, this 'assaying' right to authorize the municipalities, town level ...... In 1350, there is little sign of their identity can be marked with the silverware. The community and hope to every producer of products are traceable identity. So in 1363 the same formal legislation require silverware with producers sign. Because it was used only within the scope of the church's character, little educated, most people do not know the universal alphabet, so initially the logo uses a graphical, plus a simple symbol This symbol, can be considered a silversmith making silver production plant or a sign. "This text reveals why the label name and silversmith silverware factory in the cause and development history. Cyangugu Favorites: Western antique silverware http://www.gugusc.com/activity.html?cid=15&s=1