Sch. 2 Pts. 2, 3 substituted (6.4.2007) by The Hallmarking Act 1973 (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/872), reg. 2(6), Sch.
This paragraph applies to the striking of hallmarks other than in accordance with a request under paragraph 8.
Each standard mark must be struck on the precious metal part to which it relates.
The assay office mark must be struck together with the standard mark for the least precious metal.
If it is not practical to strike the marks in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) they must be struck as follows—
they must be struck together on the least precious metal part,
if sub-paragraph (a) is not practical, they must be struck together on another precious metal part, or
if neither sub-paragraph (a) nor (b) is practical, the assay office mark and the standard mark for the least precious metal must be struck on the least precious metal part and all other hallmarks must be omitted.