There is a possibility that this might be French. I thought it might be a hallmark? This was my great aunt's.Īnswer: The ornate flower is just a decoration, not a hallmark. It looks kind of handmade but very ornate with a flower on the lid. Question: I have an old teapot that has no markings. At the very least, the necklace and clasp should look like the same metal. If you are unsure, you can have a jeweler test it. However, clasps break and are replaced, or can be placed on a non-silver chain with the purpose of deception. That usually means that the rest of the necklace is sterling as well. Is this a hallmark? Does it refer to all the metal in the necklace?Īnswer: It is common for jewelry to be marked just "sterling" or "925, if it is American or Chinese (made for an American company.I think that's how they get around the "Made in_" law). The clasp is stamped “sterling," with no other marks. If you go to the encyclopedia of silver marks website, you will find it under Silverplate Marks. It is speculated that it possibly belongs to one of three possible makers Poole, Preisner, or Prill. The last mark is a crown.Īnswer: That is a "known" unknown mark. Where can I find out information on the mint mark for my British sterling silver? The marks are a small cat facing followed by a capital p and capital s. The third line is 111 and a symbol I do not understand. It has L.B.S.00Under that is a cross, a crown, and a shield. Question: I have a small teapot which seems to be sterling with a woven handle on the silver handle. I haven't been able to find anything with the marks you talk about, sadly. Sterling is usually marked as such, so I doubt that your pieces are sterling. Those would be made of steel, and possibly plated with silver. Silver is too soft to be used in things like scissors or nail files.
Could you please help me identify this set?Īnswer: Vanity pieces, if they are sterling silver, would generally only use silver in the handles. It has a crown on it but it doesn't have the detail other crowns have and there is JD on it beneath the crown and neither are in a cartouche.
I'm not sure what type of silver it is, or even if it is silver for that matter! I have found 2 marks on the scissors that came with the set. Question: I was given a manicure set for Christmas. I have been unable to identify your mark. Check the World Hallmark section of the website The Encyclopedia of Silver Marks to see if you can find anything that matches up. The eagle could mean Mexico or Portugal as a place of origin. The eagle in American silver would be just a design or trademark symbol. In England, the letters can be both the initials of the maker, and a date mark in its own cartouche. In America, only the letters would have any significance, usually as the initials of the maker. What do the symbols mean?Īnswer: The meaning of symbols in silver hallmarks vary according to their country of origin. The marks are: Eagle, L, crown, cross, R. Question: I found a serving spoon found in Scotland. You can write me a note, it gets sent to my email, then I can share my email with you, and you can email me a photo of the mark. Also, I think there is a "Contact Author" button just under my profile name on the article. Are there any other marks you can find? It might help. Since it says "Made in England" all I can say is that it dates to 1890 to the present. Ask if there are any deep scratches or dents in the silver, broken hinges, detached handles, etc.Īnswer: I searched for you mark at a few hallmark websites, but couldn't find one that looked like it. eBay sellers are notorious for giving very few details in their descriptions sometimes. Always ask the seller for a picture of the hallmarks, if one is not shown on the listing.This includes words like Colonial, Victorian, Edwardian, and Modern. Era: English silver is often listed by the era it was produced in.Ask the seller questions if you aren't sure. Coin silver is still considered "solid" silver, but the actual silver content is lower, anywhere from 800 - 900 parts per 1000, instead of sterling's 925. Be careful though, as sometimes this means that the silver content is NOT sterling, but coin silver. Solid Silver: Often used by International Sellers in place of "Sterling".eBay, RubyLane, or other antiques websites.local antiques shops and auction houses.Tips on Collecting Antique British Sterling Silverįind English Sterling Silver at various places, including:
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