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.

19th century

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19th Century Jonathan Hayne Silver Marrow Scoop, 1833

From Baggott & Co.

£295

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1900 - 1920

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Antique George V Sterling Silver 'Bow/ribbon' 7" Photo Frame 1912

From Robert Bush Antiques

£345

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19th century

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Pair of Antique Victorian Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Glass Liners - 1842

From Kingsdown Antiques

£335

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18th century

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A Fine 18th Century Georgian Silver Basting/stuffing Spoon

From Jeff Sims Antiques

£245

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Caddy 1899

From Robert Bush Antiques

£395

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1762 Fine Pair of Scottish Edinburgh Salts by John Edmonstone 170 Grams

18th century

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1762 Fine Pair of Scottish Edinburgh Salts by John Edmonstone 170 Grams

From Dudley Antique Silver

£440

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1900 - 1920

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A Large Antique Engraved Sterling Silver Oval Tray Harrison Bros Sheffield 1912

From Bushells Antiques

£8,500

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18th century

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Georgian Silver Milk Jug

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£695

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18th century

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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Shell Caddy Spoon with Engraved Handle - 1788

From Kingsdown Antiques

£165

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1920 - 1940

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A Stylish Danish Silver Caddy Spoon

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£165

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Silver spaniel dog brooches and duck head walking canes prove that historic silversmiths possessed a distinct fondness for eccentric animal portraits.

1900 - 1920

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