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| Word |
Description |
| V5 |
(UK) vehicle registration document |
| Valadium |
A fine stainless steel that resembles white gold. |
| Verification Marks |
Government inspector's marks placed on a vessel certifying that the vessel was of proper standard to dispense a particular measure. Pieces may have been initially verified at source of manufacture, but were certainly verified at their place of use as well. American verification marks are usually found only on baluster measures made in American or imported from England. See Pewter marks. |
| Vermeil |
(Vehr-MAY) A substantial amount of real gold which has been chemically bonded to sterling silver. The finish looks so much like solid gold that, except for the price, it is difficult to tell the difference. |
| VGC |
very good condition |
| Victorian |
The designation given to the period from approximately 1837 when Victoria became Queen of England until 1901 when she died.
This long period is divided into early (approx. 1840-1860), mid (approx. 1860 - 1880) and late (approx. 1880-1900) since it covers a wide span of time, and a number of distinctive design trends. This period was preceded by the Georgian period, and succeeded by the Edwardian period after Victoria died in 1901, and her son Edward became king. |
| VIN |
(UK) vehicle identification number. This should be on a plate, underneath the bonnet and under the front windscreen, as well as pressed into various body panels. It could also be stamped on the door sills. It may even be engraved on all the window glass. Before you view, always confirm all the possible locations with the original supplying dealer – first |
| VQ3 |
(UK) Vehicle query application reveals all the data on a car, which DVLA won’t confirm by phone |
| VRM |
(UK) vehicle registration mark – number plate. Some dealers supply new cars with the VRM printed on all the windows, others don’t. Just ask |
| VRO |
(UK) Vehicle Registration local Office |
| Vulcanite |
A hard, moldable dark brown or black plastic used for memorial pieces in the mid-Victorian period. |
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