The Journal
Notes on silver & its marks
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Best app to identify silver hallmarks in 2026: tested and ranked
The best app to identify silver hallmarks in 2026 is Antique Silver Hallmarks: Appraise. It reads town, date, and maker marks from a single photo, free.
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How to Identify Antique Furniture by Legs: A Detailed Guide
Identifying antique furniture can be a rewarding endeavor, particularly when you focus on the legs. The style, shape, and construction of furniture legs often provide vital clues about…
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What Does the Lion Hallmark Mean on Silver? The Complete Guide
Last reviewed: June 2025 | Written by the editorial team at AntiqueSilverHallmarks.com — specialists in British silver hallmarking history and identification — The lion hallmark on silver is…
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Victorian Silver Hallmarks Identification: The Complete UK Guide (1837–1901)
Victorian silver hallmarks identification is the foundation skill every serious collector needs before spending a penny at auction, estate sales, or antique markets. Between 1837 and 1901, British…
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UK Silver Hallmarks: The Complete Identification Guide
Last updated: January 2026 | Reviewed by the AntiqueSilverHallmarks.com editorial team — UK silver hallmarks represent one of the oldest and most sophisticated consumer protection systems in the…
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Sterling Silver vs Silver Plated: The Complete Identification Guide (2026)
By Margaret Holsworth, Accredited Antique Silver Specialist | Last Updated: January 2026Margaret holds 22 years of field experience evaluating silverware at auction houses, estate sales, and private collections…
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Sterling Silver Symbols and Markings Explained: Your Complete 2026 Guide
Reviewed by the AntiqueSilverHallmarks.com editorial team. Last updated: January 2026. This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional appraisal advice. — Sterling silver symbols…
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Sterling Silver Marks Identification: The Complete 2026 Guide
Sterling silver marks identification separates genuine antique pieces from silver plate, confirms metal purity, and connects an object to its maker and date of manufacture. Whether you’re unpacking…
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Sterling Silver Markings: The Complete Identification Guide (2026)
Last updated: January 2026 | Reviewed by the AntiqueSilverHallmarks.com Editorial Team — Sterling silver markings are the single most reliable way to confirm whether a piece of silver…
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EPNS Silver Plated Marks: Complete Identification Guide
Last updated: January 2026 | Written by the AntiqueSilverHallmarks.com research team, specialists in British silver plate history and Victorian-era metalwork Disclaimer: EPNS pieces are silver-plated base metal and…
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Silver Makers Marks UK: The Complete Identification Guide
Silver makers marks UK collectors encounter on antique pieces are the single most direct link between a finished object and the craftsman who created it. Before an assay…
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UK Silver Hallmarks Symbols Explained: Lion Passant, Crown, Date Letter and More
Last updated: January 2026 | Author: [Content verified against the UK Hallmarking Act 1973, British Hallmarking Council standards, and Birmingham, London, Sheffield, and Edinburgh Assay Office publications. Symbol…
