May 9th, 2008
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England set the original standard for quality control of silver items, with its establishment in the 1300s of a strict hallmarking system. Craftsmen would take their products to a local assay office, where it would be stamped to indicate purity level and the date and location where it was made. Over the centuries, a wide variety of English silver has been produced.
Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (pure silver is too soft for functional uses), which has been used for centuries to create ceremonial items. Sterling enjoyed a surge in popularity from the mid 1800s to early 1900s, and many antique sterling silver items from that era are highly sought by collectors, including English and French pieces, flatware, tea service pieces, trays, plates, pitchers, bowls and cups.
Paul Somerson's incredible reference on handwrought metalwork from the American Arts and Crafts movement of the ear… [more]
This huge online database from the Speed Art Museum is a rich trove of beautiful photos and reference information o… [more]
A great reference on silver from the Victoria and Albert Museum. View silver items by theme, see highlights from th… [more]
Graham Hodges' collection of antique Georgian (as in King George of England) silver sugar tongs from 1760 to 1820. … [more]
Start some tea brewing, get your finger sandwiches ready and sit down to this exquisite reference by Elizabeth Wil… [more]
An extensive reference guide to silver marks, hallmarks, trademarks and maker's marks found on antique and vintage … [more]
The late Sir Arthur Gilbert's collection of European silver, gold, enamel and other items, now housed in London. Ga… [more]
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NuWire Investor, WA -
Dore said that sterling silver flatware could be a good option for investors. A lot of sterling silver was melted down in the 1980s, so surviving pieces are ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
and hallow ware; sterling tea pots and tea sets; serving dishes, plates, etc. Artwork : Framed antique samplers by Sarah Ann Seal 1845, Sarah Jane Tolman ...
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia -
Shapiro in Queen Street, Woollahra, will handle the sale on May 21, when the arms will be offered alongside a major Sydney collection of sterling silver ...
Vialuxe News, CA -
Silver jewelry is no longer confined to sterling silver hoop earrings. Silver jewelry has become a major player in its own right in luxury jewelry with ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
Selection of sterling and coin silver; fancy silver plated Samovar; large selection of silver plate, including Sheffield. Antique Firearms from a ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
Over 30 fine leaded and art glass lamp, fine bronze, oil paintings, collections of 50 steins, glass, clocks, figural napkin rings, sterling silver, ...
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY -
Missing was a Macintosh laptop computer, valued at $2000, a set of antique sterling silver dinnerware, valued at $10000, and a set of holiday sterling ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
ACCESSORIES: ESTATE JEWELRY; Ladys Rolex wristwatch, ladys Omega, Meister, wrist watch, Tiffany gold pins and earrings, Ed Wiener and Steig Sterling silver ...
Global Sources, Singapore -
In general, 1mm-wide 925 sterling silver bands plated in rhodium, white gold or platinum are used. Designs from Viennois Fashion Jewelry Co. ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
PARTIAL LISTING INCLUDES: Antique Accessories Include: Early 19th century George III Silver Urn by William Fountain (London 1808), Sterling pen by Omar ...
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