Understanding and identifying what you have found can be the most difficult part of this process. Sterling silver in particular has many elements available to identify its quality and authenticity.

SHE’S no stranger to finding bargains in the charity shop. So when it comes to buying Christmas presents, Caroline is all ...

These silver hallmarks indicate the purity of the precious metal and ... It dates back to Edward I (1272-1307) who first passed a statute requiring all silver to be of sterling standard – a purity of ...

Correct identification of your sterling silver items allows you to sell them for the best possible price. Hallmarks on the silver help place the date, maker and country of origin. All of these factors ...

Delegates attending the latest Goldsmiths’ Company London Assay Office seminar on April 12 were warned to be alert for faked objects purporting to be by the preeminent 18th century Huguenot ...

Hallmarks required on continental jewelry ... Silver is hallmarked similarly. Sterling silver is, in most countries, ...

The bottom is marked “Dingwall Winnipeg” and hallmarks on the side are a ... The anchor stands for Birmingham, the lion ...

The badges, all intended for officers (other ranks would later wear brass, white metal or oxidised metal if the design was approved) were made in hallmarked sterling silver, gilded brass, and bi-metal ...

Sterling silver has resale value and therefore ... Yes, in order to precisely ascertain the purity of silver and produce the proper hallmarks, accredited assayers and hallmarking organisations adhere ...

Omas fountain pen: Omas Limited Edition Europa fountain pen in the original display box. The pen, number 3133 out of a limited edition of 3500 produced, has a two-tone 18K gold nib (est. $675-$800).