Silver Marks
Hallmarks identify the maker of the piece and often provide details about the metals that were used and the era the piece dates from. Hallmarks are an important research tool for silver collectors.
Gold and Silversmith's Guild of Australia
The Guild established and maintains a system of marking precious metalware. Protected marks identify the marker as a Member of the Guild. Marks also identify the date of manufacture.
The Guild established and maintains a system of marking precious metalware. Protected marks identify the marker as a Member of the Guild. Marks also identify the date of manufacture.
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks
A collection of hallmarks from manufacturers and retailers of all types of silver from many countries.
A collection of hallmarks from manufacturers and retailers of all types of silver from many countries.
Silver Mine
Silver Mine is an online resource for collectors of (mainly) antique British Sterling Silver.
Silver Mine is an online resource for collectors of (mainly) antique British Sterling Silver.
Spratling Silver - Hallmarks
An informative discussion of the large number of marks used to identify Spratling Silver. Graphics illustrate each hallmark described.
An informative discussion of the large number of marks used to identify Spratling Silver. Graphics illustrate each hallmark described.
Swedish National Testing and Research Institute - Cat's Paw
The graphical Cat's Paw indicates that the precious metal content stated on the item has been tested.
The graphical Cat's Paw indicates that the precious metal content stated on the item has been tested.