Old Solid Silver

How to read a sterling silver hallmark

Every hallmark consist of 4 marks or symbols:

Makers mark - each manufacturer includes a unique tag.

The Standard mark - indicated that the silver is at least 925 components in 1000 and is represented by an anchor.

The Assay Office tag - every item is tested and stamped with the hallmark at independent government run offices.

The Date mark - a single letter indicates the year (since the year 1773) in which the product was hallmarked. Obviously since we have a maximum of 26 letters the type of it changes - capitals, small letters and different fonts.