Are you confused by the myriad of hallmarks associated with Gold, Silver and Platinum? Do you know why the most important hallmark that you can look for is the quality mark of the metal? Do you ever wonder...
WARNING!!! There are several dozzen dealers trying to sell "silver" online, and it is just lead plated in silver, and they will not give you your money back. If you ask them they will even tell you they are...
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...
What the Heck Does "Sterling" Mean? We hear and see “sterling silver this” and “sterling silver that” almost every day, yet many shoppers do not understand what it really means. Does “sterling” mean “pure”?...
Silver items tips 1. How to remove excess wax from candleholders? It is best to remove the hot wax drippings as soon as possible, but if this cannot be done, or if the Sabbath has already started, the...
HENRYK WINOGRAD, was one of the world's greatest 20th Century masters of traditional silversmithing techniques (he recently passed away in his 90s) and was the leading practitioner in America of the historic...
ENJOY ABOUT S. KIRK SON SILVERWARE Baltimore's prominent silverware manufacturing company, Samuel Kirk Son, began in 1815 when Philadelphia-trained Samuel Kirk finished his apprenticeship under James...
English Silver Boxes are delightfull little treasures to collect, and have been sought after for hundreds of years. There are many kinds to choose from, Cigarette Cases, Vinaigrettes, Vesta or Match Cases,...
Hallmarks are most often found on precious metal objects. Jewelry is exempted from hallmarking under certain circumstances. However, when a piece of jewelry is hallmarked, the marks can yield clues to country...