How do I date antique silver?

Dating relies on the assay office hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, which include a specific letter code for the year of production. Additional clues come from the style of the object, the form of the maker's mark, and any engraved monograms or crests contemporary with the piece.

What is the difference between silver and sterling silver?

Pure silver is generally too soft for practical items, so it is alloyed with other metals to create sterling silver, which contains 92.5 percent pure silver. Items meeting this standard typically display a lion passant mark or the word sterling to guarantee the metal composition.

How should I clean antique silver?

Cleaning requires a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated to remove tarnish without stripping the underlying metal or wearing down fine engravings. Harsh abrasive dips should be avoided, particularly on pieces with enamel, glass inserts, or darkened antique patinas in recessed areas.

Did women work as silversmiths?

Historical records show that female silversmiths operated registered workshops and entered maker's marks at the assay offices, particularly in the Georgian era. Pieces bearing the registered marks of makers such as Elizabeth Morley offer tangible evidence of women running independent silversmithing businesses.

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Discover antique sterling silver items spanning Georgian spoons to Art Deco tablewares, offering historical craftsmanship for modern collections.

Sterling Silver Edwardian Box Depicting Mother and Child

1900 - 1920

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Sterling Silver Edwardian Box Depicting Mother and Child

From Piers Rankin Antique Silver

£365

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silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Pocket Watch, J W Benson, 1922

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£225

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watches

Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.

1900 - 1920

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Silver Golf Cigarette Case. Stillorgan Golf Club. Sampson Mordan. 1908.

From Krave Antiques

£425

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silver

1940 - 1960

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Danish Silver Ring with Cabochon Amber. By N E From. 1960s.

From Dansk Silver

£165

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1771 Stunning Pair of Cast Sauce Boats by Thomas Hemming , Snake Handles 445 Grams

18th century

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1771 Stunning Pair of Cast Sauce Boats by Thomas Hemming , Snake Handles 445 Grams

From Dudley Antique Silver

£1,650

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silver

1900 - 1920

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Pair Silver Toast Racks Chester 1904

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£225

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silver

1920 - 1940

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Set of 6 Antique Silver Seal Top Spoons

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£110

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silver

19th century

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Late Victorian Cut Crystal Silver Topped Scent Bottle

From Sturmans Antiques

£149

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silver

1940 - 1960

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Mexican Silver Bracelet with Moonstones. 1960s.

From Dansk Silver

£175

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Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy German, Chester Import 1903 Repousse 232.2g

1900 - 1920

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