Gold and Silver Wares Act, 1854

Gold Wares unnecessarily marked not liable to Duty on Gold Plate.

III. If any of the Gold Wares which by any Statute now in force are not liable to be assayed and marked shall nevertheless be assayed and marked as of One of the Standards authorized by Law, such Wares shall not by reason thereof be chargeable with the Duty now levied upon Gold Plate.