This is a brief introduction to the subject of hallmarks on English sterling silver since the 1700s. It may enable the reader to decide whether their article is solid silver or silver plated and help identify...
List of some 19th/20th century makers This list has been produced to assist in the identification of possible makers. Once a name has been identified as a possibility then a search on the web may reveal a...
This is a summary of some of my tips for the cleaning and caring for silver, regardless of which products you use. On the subject of which silver product types are best, I will just say that I have a large...
As professional silver dealers, with a specialist department for buying and selling canteens of silver cutlery and flatware, we thought it would be a good idea to pass on answers to questions that we are...
Introduction There is a big difference in the selection of antique silver for use on your table compared to buying for building an enthusiast's collection. Silver for domestic dining first must fulfil its...
Not everything offered as 'solid silver' is so and not every seller realises that their item is worth less than they thought. Some sellers unfortunately aim to deceive and others honestly believe in the...
There are serious collectors of all things. Then those who have gotten to grips with their area of interest and finally those who are just begining. My rambling's are really aimed at the beginner! Collecting...
"Berry spoons" appear in the Antiques/solid silver/cutlery section. They are usually in pairs, often dated mid to late 1700s and bidders fight over them! £60 to £100+ bids are commonplace, so it is worth...