Silver Hallmarks Blog
Daily expert articles on antique silver identification, hallmark guides, collector tips, and market insights. New posts published every day.
Sterling Silver Markings: The Complete Identification Guide (2026)
Sterling silver markings identify purity, maker, and date of silver items. Learn 15+ common marks, what 925 means, and how to read every stamp in this 2026 guide.
EPNS Silver Plated Marks: Complete Identification Guide
EPNS silver plated marks mean Electro Plated Nickel Silver — not solid sterling. Learn 12 common marks, date codes, and maker stamps to identify your pieces fast.
Pewter vs Silver: 7 Ways to Tell the Difference at Home
Pewter and silver look similar but differ in hallmarks, weight, and color. Learn 7 quick tests to tell them apart, including the hallmark check method used since 1300.
How to Test If Silver Is Real: Hallmarks, Home Tests & What to Look For
Test if silver is real using hallmarks, magnet checks, and acid tests. Our 2026 guide covers 7 proven methods to identify genuine sterling silver in minutes.
Britannia Silver Hallmark: What the 958 Mark Really Means
The Britannia silver hallmark means 95.8% pure silver, marked since 1697. Learn what the 958 stamp, lion's head, and figure of Britannia signify on antique pieces.
Coin Silver Marks: The Complete American Silver Identification Guide
Coin silver marks identify American silver pieces made before 1868 at 900 parts per thousand purity. Learn 12+ maker's marks, date ranges, and how to tell coin from sterling silver.
800 Silver Mark Meaning: The Complete Guide to European 800 Silver
The 800 silver mark means your piece is 80% pure silver, a standard used across Europe since the 1800s. Learn which countries used it, how to spot fakes, and what your piece is worth.
Sterling Silver vs Silver Plated: The Complete Identification Guide (2026)
Sterling silver contains 92.5% pure silver; silver plated items have only a thin coating. Learn 7 proven tests to tell them apart instantly in 2026.
Sterling Silver Symbols and Markings Explained: Your Complete 2026 Guide
Sterling silver symbols and markings identify purity, maker, and origin. Learn what 7+ key hallmarks mean, from the lion passant to date letters, in our 2026 guide.
925 Silver Mark Meaning: The Complete Identification Guide
The 925 silver mark means an item is 92.5% pure silver, the standard for sterling. Learn how to identify genuine 925 marks, spot fakes, and date your pieces in 2026.
Sterling Silver Marks Identification: The Complete 2026 Guide
Sterling silver marks identify purity, maker, and date on antique pieces. Learn 12+ common stamps, lion passant meanings, and date letter codes in our 2026 guide.
Victorian Silver Hallmarks Identification: The Complete UK Guide (1837–1901)
Victorian silver hallmarks identification made simple: decode 5 compulsory UK marks used 1837–1901, including date letters, assay offices, and duty marks, with charts.
Antique Silver Hallmarks Pre 1900: The Complete UK Identification Guide
Antique silver hallmarks pre 1900 reveal maker, date, and purity in seconds. Learn 5 key marks, assay offices, and date letter cycles used across the UK from 1300–1899.
Silver Chain Hallmarks: A Complete UK Identification Guide
Silver chain hallmarks tell you exactly what metal you have. Learn to read UK assay marks, date letters, and purity stamps on chains — 7 key marks explained.
How to Identify Silver Hallmarks by Assay Office Mark: The Complete UK Guide
Identify silver hallmarks by assay office mark using our 2026 guide. Covers all 4 active UK offices and 10+ historic marks with symbols, dates, and locations.
UK Silver Hallmarks Symbols Explained: Lion Passant, Crown, Date Letter and More
UK silver hallmarks include 5 key symbols: the lion passant, crown, date letter, assay office mark, and maker's mark. Learn what each means in this 2026 guide.
What Does the Lion Hallmark Mean on Silver? The Complete Guide
The lion hallmark on silver means the piece is sterling silver (92.5% pure). Learn what the lion passant guarantees, its history since 1544, and how to read it.
British Silver Assay Offices: A Complete History of UK Hallmarking
British silver assay offices have tested silver purity since 1300. Discover all 7 historic UK offices, their town marks, founding dates, and what each hallmark means.
Silver Date Hallmarks Chart: Identify Any UK Silver Piece by Year
Our silver date hallmarks chart covers 500+ years of UK assay office date letters, helping you identify any piece from 1544 to 2026 in minutes. Free reference guide.
Silver Makers Marks UK: The Complete Identification Guide
Silver makers marks UK identify who crafted your piece using sponsor marks, date letters, and assay office symbols. Covers 500+ makers from 1300 to present.
How to Read British Silver Hallmarks: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Read British silver hallmarks in 5 simple steps using assay office marks, date letters, and purity symbols. Covers all UK marks from 1300 to 2026. 145 chars.
Silver Hallmarks Identification UK: The Complete Guide for 2026
Silver hallmarks identification UK explained: decode all 5 official marks, assay offices, date letters, and purity standards. Covers 700+ years of British hallmarks.
Dublin Irish Silver Hallmarks: The Complete Identification Guide
Dublin Irish silver hallmarks have marked sterling silver since 1637. Learn all 5 official marks, date letters, assay office history, and how to identify genuine Irish silver pieces.
Edinburgh Silver Hallmarks: The Complete Guide to the Castle Mark and Beyond
Edinburgh silver hallmarks use a castle mark to show Scottish origin. Learn all 5 Edinburgh hallmark symbols, date letters from 1457 to today, and how to identify genuine pieces.
Sheffield Silver Hallmarks: The Complete Guide to the Crown Mark and Beyond
Sheffield silver hallmarks use a crown as their unique assay office mark, active from 1773 to 2008. Learn to identify 7 key marks, date letters, and maker stamps.
Birmingham Silver Hallmarks: The Complete Guide to the Anchor Mark
Birmingham silver hallmarks use the anchor as their assay office symbol since 1773. Learn to read date letters, maker's marks, and purity stamps in this complete 2026 guide.
London Silver Hallmarks: The Complete Guide to the Leopard's Head and Assay Office Marks
London silver hallmarks are stamped by the London Assay Office, founded in 1300. Learn all 5 marks, date letters, lion passant, and leopard's head in one guide.
Silver Date Letter Hallmarks: The Complete UK Guide
Silver date letter hallmarks identify the year your piece was assayed. Learn every UK cycle from 1544 to today, with office letters, fonts, and shield shapes explained.
British Silver Hallmarks Identification Chart: A Complete Guide
British silver hallmarks identification chart covering 7 key marks, 5 assay offices, and dates from 1300 to today. Decode any UK silver piece in minutes.
Lion Passant Hallmark Meaning: The Complete Guide to England's Silver Purity Mark
The lion passant hallmark means your silver is 925 sterling standard, used in England since 1544. Learn what this walking lion symbol guarantees, where it appears, and how to read it alongside other UK hallmarks.
UK Silver Hallmarks: The Complete Identification Guide
Learn how to read UK silver hallmarks with our complete guide. Identify maker's marks, assay office symbols, date letters, and purity stamps quickly.