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Norwich was established as an Assay Office centre in 1423 although goldsmiths have been recorded as working in the city from as early as 1142. Although Norwich was re-confirmed as an Assay Office by the act of 1701, it did not in fact re-open due to lack of demand. The town mark of a castle over a lion passant was joined in 1581 by a crowned rose which was perhaps used as a standard mark. A rose sprig has also been recorded 1643/88.