English Sterling Silver

About English Sterling Silver

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.


Interviews & Articles

Silver Plate of Georgian England

For the average collector of old English silver the period of greatest interest lies between the years 1714 a… [more]

The Women Silversmiths of England

Until fairly recently, England was a man's country and women as a class enjoyed few rights that their husband… [more]

The Four Georges: Notes on English Domestic Silver

Possession of silver articles has always been considered as a step up on the social ladder; something to be p… [more]

Huguenot Silversmiths, The Courtaulds

Names may be merely a group of letters and as such have but little meaning. If for the sake of entertainment… [more]

An Interview With Arts and Crafts Silver and Jewelry Collector Paul Somerson

How did I get started collecting Arts and Crafts silver? My wife and I had been collecting Arts and Crafts it… [more]

Guest Column: Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs From 1770 to 1820

The period of English history from 1770 to 1820 was a time of great change and great prosperity for England.… [more]

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Bn British Airways Concorde Sterling Silver Bookmark$26.51 Ends Sunday 1 bid 2 watchers
English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Birmingham 1899$25.75 Ends Thursday 7 bids 5 watchers
1993 British Virgin Islands $25 Proof Silver Coin .925$25.00 Ends in 19 hours 5 bids 5 watchers
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1993 British Virgin Islands $25 Proof Silver Coin .925$23.95 Ends in 19 hours 3 bids 4 watchers
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English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Engraved "b"$22.42 Ends Thursday 3 bids 1 watcher
.8 Oz 1937-1938 Antique English Sterling Silver Trophy$20.50 Ends Monday 2 bids 4 watchers
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