English Dictionary

plate mark

noun

A legal emblem stamped into articles made from precious metals such as gold and silver to indicate the value of the metal. / A mark made on paper by the edge of an intaglio plate during printing.

The plate mark on the painting is a sign of authenticity.

意味（1）

A legal emblem stamped into articles made from precious metals such as gold and silver to indicate the value of the metal.

In Scotland the marks on silver of 11 oz. 2 dwts. are precisely the same as those on gold of 22 carats standard; and so it was, also, in England until the 7 & 8 Vict. c. 22, by s. 15 of which the gold plate mark was altered.

意味（2）

A mark made on paper by the edge of an intaglio plate during printing.

All four beveled edges of the plate should correspond with the embossed plate mark on the back of the print.