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.


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Silver Plate of Georgian England

For the average collector of old English silver the period of greatest interest lies between the years 1714 and 183… [more]

The Women Silversmiths of England

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The Four Georges: Notes on English Domestic Silver

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Huguenot Silversmiths, The Courtaulds

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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 items as… [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. As a r… [more]

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English Sterling Silver Lion Handle Tea Caddy 1898$219.09 Ends Monday 9 bids 36 watchers
English Sterling Footed Bowl, Handmade Repousse,ca 1899$208.16 Ends in 5 hours 16 bids 30 watchers
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2 G Smith W Fearn England Sterling Table Soup Spoon$86.00 Ends in 9 hours 1 bid 4 watchers
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English Sterling Silver Chatelaine Lorgnette Case 1901$76.00 Ends Monday 3 bids 17 watchers
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London England Antique Sterling Silver 925 Large Ladle$72.00 Ends in 7 hours 1 bid 7 watchers
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Tiffany & Co ~ England ~ Sterling Silver Tea Strainer $55.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 10 watchers
Fine Sterling English Desk Clock By Carrs Of Sheffield $51.00 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 9 watchers
English Sterling Silver Angels Book Cover On Bible$50.00 Ends in 11 hours 5 bids 9 watchers
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English Sterling Teapot Tea Pot - 1887 Birmingham $49.50 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 23 watchers
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English Sterling Silver Peacock In Garden Salver C1830$46.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 12 watchers
Rare Vintage English Sterling Silver Nuvo Duck Charm Uk$45.05 Ends Saturday 9 bids 18 watchers
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England Jester Sterling Sugar Tong$42.00 Ends in 9 hours 4 bids 7 watchers
Amazing English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring B'ham 1893$39.87 Ends Thursday 9 bids 7 watchers
Heavy Tiffany English King Sterling Silver Fork$38.41 Ends in 5 hours 4 bids 6 watchers
Fine English Sterling Silver Cream Jug - London 1809$37.25 Ends in 11 hours 4 bids 11 watchers
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Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring England Marks C1912$36.54 Ends in 11 hours 11 bids 22 watchers
Vintage English Silver 22in Long Belcher Chain Sterling$35.99 Ends Saturday 8 bids 10 watchers
Lovely 1928 English Sterling Footed Gravy Sauce Boat Nr$31.00 Ends Tuesday 8 bids 37 watchers
English Sterling Silver Butterfly Handle Cup & Saucer$31.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids 23 watchers
English Sterling Silver Toast Rack Letter Holder 1933$31.00 Ends Saturday 26 bids 3 watchers
English Sterling Creamer And Sugar Antique Footed$29.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 6 watchers
Antique English Sterling Salt Cellar W/sterling Spoon$29.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 1 watcher
Vintage English Sterling Silver Dress Watch$28.53 Ends in 3 hours 3 bids 7 watchers

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