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The 925/1000 (sterling) silver fineness is certified in London and other British Assay Offices by the use of the "lion passant" mark. For a short period (1696-1720) the standard was elevated to 958.4/1000 and the "Britannia" mark replaced the "lion passant".
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28 Σεπ 2021 · This silver company has a fascinating history and an array of beautiful patterns to suit every taste - from the ornate, like its Sir Christoper or Grand Baroque lines, to the simple, such as Cardinale or Palatina. Discover what makes Wallace silverware special and how to tell if a piece is valuable.
In 1875 was founded the Wallace Brothers, a co-partnership of Robert Wallace, his sons Robert B., William J., Henry L., George H., Frank A. and his sons-in-law W.J. Leavenworth and D.E. Morris. The firm manufactured silverplate flatware on a base of cast steel and silverplated holloware.
The standard mark identifies your item as being silver. The mark that indicates sterling silver is called the lion passant. Two variations of this mark have been used throughout history. The first was known as the lion passant guardant, with the lion’s head facing towards the viewer.
One of the preferred symbols was the "crown", used by Sheffield Assay Office on sterling silver wares. There can be very little doubt that Sheffield electroplaters wanted their plate-mark to look very similar to a Sheffield Assay mark.
British sterling silver hallmarks help to identify the maker and year of manufacture of sterling silver items produced by Great Britain. Understanding and learning to recognize these marks can help you avoid costly mistakes in both the purchase and sale of antique English silver.
25 Αυγ 2024 · Sterling silver pieces will be marked with “Sterling” or “925” (indicating 92.5% pure silver). Silver-plated items might say “EP” (Electroplated) or “EPNS” (Electroplated Nickel Silver).
