Normally ring hallmarks are on the inside of a ring, requiring a special ‘swan-necked’ punch, but I was asked to produce one with the hallmarks on the outside.
![SIlver ring with external hallmarks](https://www.jhsilver.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ss1725-Img_1608-300x300.jpg)
Here the London Assay Office have applied ‘display’ marks that are deep and durable. I’ve also been able to employ one of my slightly larger straight punches.