Only articles covered with precious metal to a titre of at least 500 thousandths and bearing a special maker’s hallmark are entitled to the designation “plated”, “doubled” or “silver-plated”.
Silver articles of a legal fineness covered with a layer of gold also of a legal fineness equal to or greater than 750 thousandths are alone entitled to the designation Vermeil.
The minimum thickness of the layer of precious metal covering the articles designated in the first and second paragraphs is set by decree.
Infringements of the provisions of this article give rise to the application of the penalties provided for in I of article 1791 and to Article 1794.