The Journal
Notes on silver & its marks
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Britannia Silver Hallmark: What the 958 Mark Really Means
The Britannia silver hallmark meaning is straightforward once you know what to look for: it certifies that a piece contains at least 95.8% pure silver, making it significantly…
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Birmingham Silver Hallmarks: The Complete Guide to the Anchor Mark
Last updated: January 2026 | Reviewed by the AntiqueSilverHallmarks.com editorial team, with reference to Assay Office Birmingham records and Bradbury’s Book of Hallmarks (29th edition). — Author: The…
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Antique Silver Hallmarks Pre 1900: The Complete UK Identification Guide
Reviewed by specialist researchers in British silver hallmarking history. Sources include Jackson’s Silver and Gold Marks, Bradbury’s Book of Hallmarks, and documentation from the UK Assay Offices. Last…
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925 Silver Mark Meaning: The Complete Identification Guide
Last updated: January 2026 | Reviewed by the AntiqueSilverHallmarks.com Editorial Team — The 925 silver mark meaning is straightforward: any item stamped with this number contains 92.5% pure…
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800 Silver Mark Meaning: The Complete Guide to European 800 Silver
Last updated: April 2026 | Reviewed by the AntiqueSilverHallmarks.com Editorial Team — The 800 silver mark meaning is straightforward: a piece stamped 800 contains 80% pure silver by…
