What are the marks on British silver hallmarks?
British silver hallmarks are based on a combination of marks that makes possible the identification of the origin and the age of each silver piece manufactured or traded in the UK. The marks used by British and English silver hallmarking system are: Town mark, corresponding to the mark of the UK assay office that has verified the piece
When did they start putting marks on silver?
Many unmarked pieces of American silver were made by 1825. The pieces were later marked with the store name. By 1830 the words COIN, PURE COIN, DOLLAR, STANDARD, PREMIUM, or the letters “C” or “D” were placed on silver to indicate that it was 900 out of 1000 parts silver. The word STERLING was frequently used by 1860.
How to read the marks on sterling silver?
The hallmarking of British sterling silver is based on a combination of marks that makes possible the Follow this link to learn HOW TO READ ENGLISH/BRITISH STERLING SILVER MARKSThis is the combination of marks used to assay silver: Town mark, corresponding to the hallmark of the Assay Office which verified the piece
Where can I find list of silver marks?
Enjoy your time here, we hope you find the site informative and useful. 925-1000.com is the most extensive internet resource for research of Silver Marks, Hallmarks, Trademarks & Maker’s Marks found on Antique and Vintage silver.
How to read English / British sterling silver marks?
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Many unmarked pieces of American silver were made by 1825. The pieces were later marked with the store name. By 1830 the words COIN, PURE COIN, DOLLAR, STANDARD, PREMIUM, or the letters “C” or “D” were placed on silver to indicate that it was 900 out of 1000 parts silver. The word STERLING was frequently used by 1860.
Is there an online encyclopedia of silver marks?
The site’s main focus is the silver markings used on vintage and antique sterling and coin silver, for those of you interested in silverplate trademarks, we have now added a large section of silverplate marks.
How to date a hallmark on British silver?
Hallmarks on British & Irish Silver. To date your silver from its hallmark first identify the assay office (e.g. anchor for Birmingham, leopard’s head for London, etc.). Then click on the appropriate link below to go to the tables of date letters. If you are unable to identify the assay office from one of the town marks below you may have…
