In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles. Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or...
As some sellers know if you use "pay pal" and the bidder is "unconfirmed" this means that the information provided to them was not confirmed; means simply that if a buyer that is unconfirmed address you are...
When selling silver and silverplate always do your research first! Invest in some good books for looking up makers marks and patterns. Rainwater's is one of the best for looking up makers. It gives their...
What Does it Mean? 18/10 and 18/8 Stainless Flatware, what it means. When buying stainless flatware, you will often see the terms 18/10 stainless and 18/8 stainless. Many people do not understand these terms...
I have found that regular ordinary toothpaste is a great way to clean silverplate. I remember reading this one day in a book and gave it a try. What you do is get a very soft cloth such as felt and apply a...
Silverplate flatware is definitely marketable here on Ebay. While searching for sterling silver flatware, I run across many silverplate pieces. Here I'll tell where to locate silverplate, how to select...
There is nothing quite like silver on lace under candlelight. If you enjoy the bling and elegance of antique sterling silver and silverplate, whether for your interior decor or table service, you can often...
Sometimes identifying the manufacturer of a silverplate or sterling item can be a daunting proposition if the maker's name is not stamped into the piece. In that case, you must rely on the hallmarks which are...
Over the years I have cleaned thousands of pieces of silver. One thing I can tell you is that there is not a cut and dried rule. 1. If you have completely black silver, wash it is dish detergent, gently...
I learned quite by accident that I don't need a box for most of my packing. In the following information I will explain how to wrap a table cloth without a box and have a custom package that your customer will...