Many people seem unaware that silver, like gold has different grades and qualities. Gold has an easy to read numerical hallmarking system: 9, 14, 18 and 22 carat. Silver now has a numerical hallmarking...
There are several ebay guides about old silver hallmarks, but little about hallmarks currently in use so I thought I'd fill the gap... UK hallmarks are assigned by the Assay Offices, of which there are...
Not everything offered as 'solid silver' is so and not every seller realises that their item is worthless. Some sellers unfortunately aim to deceive and others honestly believe in the authenticity of their...