Plate Assay Act, 1783

If on cutting, no fraud discovered, full recompence to owner,

charged to the office.

XVI. Provided always nevertheless, and be it enacted, That if on cutting such gold ware as aforesaid, no fraud shall be discovered, then and in such case the said warden, deputy warden, or assayer shall forthwith make a recompence and satisfaction in money to the owner or owners of such gold ware to the full amount of the damage done the same, and shall charge the same to the account of the expences of the said assay-office.