How do I read London silver date letters?

London date letters correspond to specific alphabetical cycles used by the assay office to indicate the year an item was hallmarked. By matching the letter's font shape and shield outline to standard reference tables, you can determine the exact production year. Changes in alphabet fonts and escutcheon shapes prevent confusion between different centuries. These stamped letters work alongside the standard leopard's head and maker's mark to verify authenticity.

What was a silver decanter label used for?

Decanter labels hung around the necks of glass bottles and decanters to identify the specific wine or spirit contained within. They prevented confusion at the dining table during formal Georgian and Victorian meals. Many of these labels featured pierced vine leaf motifs or specific names like Madeira, Port or Sherry. They served as both practical wine markers and miniature pieces of decorative silver.

How should I clean antique silver?

Antique silver benefits from gentle washing in warm water with mild soap and drying with a soft cotton cloth. Avoid harsh chemical dips that strip away natural patination and damage delicate secondary materials. Items featuring velvet, tortoise shell or enamel require special care to keep moisture away from vulnerable joints. Regular handling and minimal polishing preserve the historic surface texture better than frequent aggressive cleaning.

Why are some pieces marked silver gilt?

Silver gilt describes sterling silver that has undergone a process of gold plating on the surface. This technique provided the luxurious appearance of solid gold while utilising a more accessible metal base. Items subject to acidic contents, such as snuff boxes, cream jugs and dessert spoons, frequently utilised gilding to prevent the silver from tarnishing or reacting with food and drink.

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London hallmark silver encompasses domestic tableware, desk accessories and personal items bearing the leopard's head and associated marks of the capital's assay office.

Edwardian Silver Pedestal Bowl London 1902

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Silver Pedestal Bowl London 1902

From Aramis Antiques

£950

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19th century

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Pair Victorian Silver Napkin Rings London 1892

From Aramis Antiques

£220

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19th century

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Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.

From Serpentine Antiques

£695

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18th century

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A Antique George II Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard with Spout |London Circa 1744

From Bushells Antiques

£2,950

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19th century

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Early Regency Silver Sifter Spoon London 1813

From Aramis Antiques

£165

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19th century

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Victorian Antique Silver Double Pomander, London 1896

From Highland Antiques Ltd

£995

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1900 - 1920

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Sterling Silver Hip Flask / Spirit Flask 1919 London W a Ellwick Ltd Hunting

From Tim Spearing Antique Silver

£295

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19th century

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Late Art Nouveau Silver Coffee Spoons, London 1892

From Henley Street Antiques

£195

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19th century

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Victorian Antique Silver Frame, William Comyns 1895

From Highland Antiques Ltd

£495

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1900 - 1920

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Asprey Silver Letter Opener Knife Combination

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£175

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London hallmarked listings feature items spanning the Georgian, Victorian, Regency and Edwardian eras, executed in sterling silver, silver gilt and glass.

18th century

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Geo III Silver Wine Funnel London 1804 Solomon Hougham

From Aramis Antiques

£495

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19th century

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London 1872 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Long Condiment/cayenne Spoon with Cut Glass Pear Handle by George Adams.

From Serpentine Antiques

£100

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19th century

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Victorian Antique Silver Sugar Bowl and Sifter Spoon Set, London 1883

From Highland Antiques Ltd

£895

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18th century

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London 1733 Very Early 18th Century George II Period Fine Solid Silver Marrow Scoop.

From Serpentine Antiques

£375

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18th century

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A Rare Pair of 18th Century Hallmarked Silver Berry Spoons (London, 1784)

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£295

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19th century

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Large Silver Dressing Table Mirror by William Comyns. London 1896

From Collinge Antiques

£995

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London Hallmark Silver

Edwardian Silver Pedestal Bowl London 1902

Pair Victorian Silver Napkin Rings London 1892

Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.

A Antique George II Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard with Spout |London Circa 1744

Early Regency Silver Sifter Spoon London 1813

Victorian Antique Silver Double Pomander, London 1896

Sterling Silver Hip Flask / Spirit Flask 1919 London W a Ellwick Ltd Hunting

Late Art Nouveau Silver Coffee Spoons, London 1892

Victorian Antique Silver Frame, William Comyns 1895

Asprey Silver Letter Opener Knife Combination

Geo III Silver Wine Funnel London 1804 Solomon Hougham

London 1872 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Long Condiment/cayenne Spoon with Cut Glass Pear Handle by George Adams.

Victorian Antique Silver Sugar Bowl and Sifter Spoon Set, London 1883

London 1733 Very Early 18th Century George II Period Fine Solid Silver Marrow Scoop.

A Rare Pair of 18th Century Hallmarked Silver Berry Spoons (London, 1784)

Large Silver Dressing Table Mirror by William Comyns. London 1896

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