Jackson’s Hallmarks: Pocket Edition: English, Scottish, Irish Silver & Gold Marks From 1300 to the Present Day (2nd edition)

Of the many continuities in British history and commerce, hallmarks are notable: first used in the thirteenth century (and with some form of regulation prior to that), they continue to the present day, with many changes along the way but with the fundamental principle maintained. The most serious threat to their existence seems to have come very recently from the European Economic Area, but that has apparently been warded off by concerted action in the UK and continental Europe. Will Brexit have any effect? In the unlikely event that it does, there seems no doubt that future editions of this...