A town on the boundary
Saltney sits directly on the border between Flintshire and Cheshire, on the western edge of Chester, with Saltney Ferry to one side and Broughton and Bretton nearby. The national boundary runs through the built-up area, so the town's residents live in Wales while the nearest city centre is in England.
Selling across the border
It makes no difference where gold was bought, worn or hallmarked. There is no restriction on selling a piece hallmarked in London, Birmingham or abroad to a buyer in Wales, and no difference in how it is valued. What matters is the standard and the weight.
Chester assay office marks
Chester operated one of Britain's assay offices for centuries, serving north Wales and the north west until it closed in 1962. Jewellery that has stayed in this area for generations quite often carries its town mark. A Chester hallmark is a genuine hallmark: it certifies the standard exactly as a surviving office's mark does, and it can help date a piece. UK assay office marks explains the town marks in use today and the offices that have closed.
What Gold Up buys from Saltney customers
- Gold jewellery of any standard, hallmarked in Britain or abroad.
- Scrap and broken gold, valued on weight and purity.
- Unwanted gold from clearances, downsizing and inherited collections.
- Unmarked pieces, which are looked at individually.
Nearby areas
Gold Up has not yet published a public counter address. Contact Gold Up first and an appointment will be arranged at your home — see how it works.
