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925-1000.com is the most extensive internet resource for research of Silver Marks, Hallmarks, Trademarks & Maker's Marks found on Antique and Vintage silver. The site's main focus is the silver markings used on vintage and antique sterling and coin silver, for those of you interested in silverplate trademarks, we have now added a large section ...
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6. IMPORT MARKS : The required use of import marks to be stamped on foreign made silver was instituted in 1867. A letter "F" in an oval cartouche was stamped alongside the regular hallmarks, the maker's mark being that of the British importing firm (sponsor's
Official standard marks were A 1 for .900 and A 2 for .800, both in a Gothic font. bottom ~ from 1942 - Standard mark, must be accompanied by a makers mark in barrel form lozenge. • Canada from 1946 925 standard minimum, usually with "Sterling" or "Silver" and a maker's mark. Canadian Makers' Marks • China Chinese Export Silver Marks
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A - Silver guild marks used in some 35 of the larger towns and cities of the Netherlands from the 15th through 18th Centuries, this system remained in use until the time of the French occupation (1795-1813). In 1798 guilds were declared abolished but remained partially active until 1807.
The vast majority of French silver found today was made after 1838 and will bear only two marks; Silver Guarantee & Maker's Mark. The left example shows the large guarantee mark (Minerve) & maker's mark.
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The old Norwegian standard of .830 purity silver is still used, but beginning around 1920, .925 purity began replacing it and is now the foremost standard in use. Town names are sometimes included with the required marks and the letters "NM" (Norsk Mønster) are sometimes seen on flatware, this abbreviation is an indication of design patent or ...
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