A leopard`s head, a prancing lion, letters that stand for years, marks representing a city or town–all are clues. But this is no game. These are clues to identifying antique silver. ”Si… ...

Marks such as "850" or "800" indicate similar proportions of platinum to other alloys. Maker's marks identify premier creators Things start to get complicated when we come to maker's marks.

They also serve to highlight the process of silver manufacturing, taxing, and distribution, specifically the importance of hallmarks. Hallmarks play a crucial role in identifying silver and the ...

The Internet has provided collectors with a wealth of information. Today, I’m passing on a pair of Web sites that I find useful. I hope you’ll agree. One of them will be of big help to anyone ...