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Vicenza Assay Office: hallmarks, history, and town mark
Italian hallmarking is by province; each piece carries a province code (e.g., VI for Vicenza, AR for Arezzo, MI for Milan) plus fineness number and maker's identifier.
Published May 30, 2026
Quick facts
- Operator
- Camera di Commercio di Vicenza
- Location
- Vicenza, Italy
- Status
- Active
- Town mark
- Province code VI within rectangle
About the Vicenza Assay Office
Italian hallmarking is by province; each piece carries a province code (e.g., VI for Vicenza, AR for Arezzo, MI for Milan) plus fineness number and maker's identifier.
The town mark
The Vicenza Assay Office strikes a distinctive symbol — Province code VI within rectangle. This town mark identifies where a piece was assayed, so spotting it on a ring, chain, or piece of silverware tells you which office tested and guaranteed its metal content.
Sources
- Italian Decreto Legislativo 251/1999
* Frequently asked
FAQ
- Q. Where is the Vicenza Assay Office?
- A. It is based in Vicenza, Italy. It is run by Camera di Commercio di Vicenza.
- Q. Is the Vicenza Assay Office still operating?
- A. Yes. The Vicenza Assay Office is still assaying and hallmarking precious metal today.
- Q. What hallmark symbol does the Vicenza Assay Office use?
- A. Its town mark is province code vi within rectangle. That symbol identifies the office where a piece was tested for purity, so you can use it to trace where the item was assayed.
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