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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.
For the average collector of old English silver the period of greatest interest lies between the years 1714 a… [more]
Until fairly recently, England was a man's country and women as a class enjoyed few rights that their husband… [more]
Possession of silver articles has always been considered as a step up on the social ladder; something to be p… [more]
Names may be merely a group of letters and as such have but little meaning. If for the sake of entertainment… [more]
How did I get started collecting Arts and Crafts silver? My wife and I had been collecting Arts and Crafts it… [more]
The period of English history from 1770 to 1820 was a time of great change and great prosperity for England.… [more]
Paul Somerson's incredible reference on handwrought metalwork from the American Arts and Crafts movement of the ear… [read review or visit site]
An extensive reference guide to silver marks, hallmarks, trademarks and maker's marks found on antique and vintage … [read review or visit site]
A great reference on silver from the Victoria and Albert Museum. View silver items by theme, see highlights from th… [read review or visit site]
Graham Hodges' collection of antique Georgian (as in King George of England) silver sugar tongs from 1760 to 1820. … [read review or visit site]
Start some tea brewing, get your finger sandwiches ready and sit down to this exquisite reference by Elizabeth Wil… [read review or visit site]
This huge online database from the Speed Art Museum is a rich trove of beautiful photos and reference information o… [read review or visit site]
The late Sir Arthur Gilbert's collection of European silver, gold, enamel and other items, now housed in London. Ga… [read review or visit site]
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