The Journal
Notes on silver & its marks
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Italian silver hallmarks: the fascio and province numbers
The fascio mark on Italian silver is a Fascist-era assay stamp used from 1934 to 1944, paired with a number that identifies the province of assay.
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Wm Rogers silverware: marks, patterns, and what’s plate
Wm Rogers silverware is almost always silver plate, not sterling. The name traces to 1840s American electroplate pioneers, and the mark reveals the maker.
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Best apps for identifying antiques by picture in 2026 (free download)
We compare the best apps for identifying antiques by picture: Antiqly, Google Lens and generic scanners on hallmark reading, sign-up and value estimates.
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Antique Snap app review: is it worth it for silver collectors?
Antique Snap is a photo-based identifier, but its silver hallmark accuracy is inconsistent. For collectors, a hallmark-focused app like Antiqly works better.
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Wallace sterling silver marks and pattern identification guide
Wallace sterling silver is identified by the WALLACE STERLING maker’s mark and a named pattern such as Grande Baroque, Sir Christopher, or Rose Point.
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The leopard’s head hallmark: London’s town mark through the centuries
The leopard’s head is the town mark of London’s assay office, used since 1300 to show where silver was tested: crowned until 1821, uncrowned ever since.
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Curio Antique Identifier review: cost, accuracy, and alternatives
Curio Antique Identifier is a photo-first app that dates and values antiques in seconds. It costs around $4.99 weekly after a short free trial.
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Silver date marks vs. date letters: what’s the difference?
A date letter is one specific hallmark: a single stamped letter giving the exact year. A date mark is the looser umbrella term for any mark that dates…
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Sterling silver flatware value: what sets and patterns sell for
Sterling silver flatware value ranges from about $25 per piece to over $5,000 for a full set, driven by pattern, weight, maker, and completeness.
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Dutch silver hallmarks: the lion, sword, and date letters explained
Dutch silver hallmarks combine a rampant lion for standard, a sword for .835 silver, and an annual date letter that pins the exact year.
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Tiffany & Co. sterling marks: dating and authentication
Genuine Tiffany & Co. sterling reads “TIFFANY & CO.”, “STERLING”, and “925-1000”. The wording and order-number letter date and authenticate the piece.
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The four marks on sterling silver: standard, town, date, and maker
The four marks on sterling silver are the standard mark, town mark, date letter, and maker’s mark, certifying purity, origin, year, and silversmith.