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Silver and Silver Hallmarks
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Comprehensive Directory of Worldwide Silver Hallmarks
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 Antique Silver Apostle Spoon
The apostle spoon dates from the 15th Century, possibly even as early as the 14th Century, and continued to be made in large numbers until the mid 17th Century. On top of each apostle (except some very early examples) is a nimbus, i.e. a round halo or disc, often pierced or impressed with a dep ...
- Scottish Silver Puritan Spoon
Puritan spoons are not uncommon survivors in English silver but, for reasons still largely unknown, Scottish examples are very rare. To date, only nine hallmarked or provincial examples are known. Of these, the so-called Barncleuch spoon, seen at Lyon & Turnbull Auctioneers of Edinburgh's re ...
- English Regency Sterling Silver - William Burwash & Richard Sibley, London, 1808/09
English Regency Sterling Silver Octagonal Tea Tray, by William Burwash & Richard Sibley, London, 1808/09 retailed by Joseph Brasbridge, Fleet Street, London. An exceptional example of English Regency silver, this tray is designed in an octagonal rectangle with a raised gadrooned edge and c ...
- American Silver Plate
American's manufacturing history in silver, pewter, Britannia and electroplated wares coincides with the rise of the Industrial revolution and methods of mass production. Centred in New England, places such as Meriden and Wallingford, Connecticut became as famous to a world of wholesalers and ...
- Elkington Electroplate silver and silver plate
MARKS - HALLMARKS - DATE LETTERS Elkington - Elkington & Co - Elkington & C The earliest electroplate made by Elkington's was marked with 'E & Co' crowned in a shield and the word ELEC TRO PLATE in three portions. 1840 1841 1842-1864 1865-1897 In 1841 and again in 1842 the ...
- China Trade Silver A little-known cargo in early U.S.-China trade
China's accession to the World Trade Organization and the global shift in sourcing have catapulted that country's standing among trading nations. China's exports of consumer and industrial goods to the United States are widely recognized for their quality, and their value approaches $300 bi ...
- Chinese Export Silver
Chinese Export Silver was intended to reproduce functional objects in the European style. However, in copying the European models, the Chinese artisans managed to add to those objects such Chinese motifs as the dragon and phoenix and scenes of life at the Chinese court. The result is that the ...
- British Sterling Silver Hallmarks
Many people ask about the silver hallmarks that are located on sterling silver flatware, tea sets, and hollowware. A silver hallmark is nothing more than an indication of metal content and its purity or quality. It may or may not include the manufacturer’s mark or location of origin. ...
- British Silver Decorative Styles
Rococo The rococo is now generally regarded as one of Frances most original and delightful contributions to the Arts. It is hard to believe the antagonism it provoked in contemporary critics. By the early 1720s the first hint of Rococo could be seen in England. It was a complete change to any ...
- Hallmarks & Silversmiths of Sweden
First - Maker's Mark, Town Mark (Goteborg), National Mark, Silver Standard, and Date Mark (K9 = 1960) Second - Town Mark (Linkoping), National Mark, Maker's Mark (Barkander & Sohrling), and Date Mark (V4 = 1851) {note} Earlier date marks are often intaglio stamped without the rectangular frame. ...
- Methods to Avoid When Cleaning Silver
Wheel Polishing This is best to be avoided as it can render a piece less valuable. Even some professionals can overuse the wheel and result in the loss of valuable information on the surface.In cases of extreme tarnish and/or corrosion, it may be necessary to take the item to a jeweller or sil ...
- The Correct Way to Polish Silver
There are a number of methods for removing tarnish from sterling silver. Remember do not do any harm. A valuable antique can be reduced to a worthless piece of slag. Countless people over the centuries have destroyed works of art by rough polishing. In fact, the word polishing should be equat ...
- The Story of English Silver
English silver has, for hundreds of years, been accepted as the finest in the world. We can thank both the unique system of Hallmarks and the jealous and zealous traditions of the Guild of Goldsmiths. For over six centuries no article has been allowed to be sold in England as sterling unle ...
- The Story of English Silver
English Silver English silver has, for hundreds of years, been accepted as the finest in the world. We can thank both the unique system of Hallmarks and the jealous and zealous traditions of the Guild of Goldsmiths. For over six centuries no article has been allowed to be sold in England as ...
- Silver Hallmarks :: BIRMINGHAM, England (1773 - Present)
BIRMINGHAM, England (1773 - Present) THE BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE Birmingham Assay Office PO Box 151 Newhall St Birmingham B3 1SB Telephone 0121 236 6951 info@theassayoffice.co.uk Assay marking began in Birmingham in 1773. The date letter, which followed a 25 year cycle, was changed in July un ...
- Silver Care
Contrary to popular belief, silver doesn't tarnish especially rapidly unless items are left in an atmosphere where sulphur is present. General tips To clean your silver there are a number of safe silver polishes on the market which can be used with a soft cloth. Always make sure that you rem ...
- Worldwide Hallmarks and Silversmiths
Austria-Hungary Left ~ 18th Cent. The 13 indicates silver purity, 13/16 lothig or .813, year 1753 Right ~ 19th Cent. until 1886. The letter at top indicates town, A = Vienna, year 1857 Top ~ 1886 - 1922. Diana head mark, number at left indicates silver purity, 3 =.800. Letter on right indicat ...
- Norwegian Silver Hallmarks & Silversmiths of Norway
Hallmarks have been used in Norway since the Sixteenth Century. The system included, at various times and in various combinations; city marks, assayer's marks, date letters, date numbers, and maker's marks. The farther a piece was made from the main population centers of Oslo (Christiana), Berg ...
- More Spratling Silver and Hallmarks
More Information about William Spratling William Spratling Taxco Print Brand (intaglio) 1931 - 1933 Print Brand (raised) 1933 - 1938 Print ca. 1939 Print Circle ca.1940 with 980 or 925 stamp. Print Circle - Spratling Silver ca. 1940 - 1944 Inline Mark ca.1940 - 1944 Used on very n ...
- Spratling Silver and Hallmarks
William Spratling Always, our initial reason for looking at hallmarks is so that we can determine the name of the designer or silversmith. Too often, however, we have assumed that any Spratling primary hallmark (the mark which identifies Spratling as the designer) is a guarantee of authenticit ...
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