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Yes. Many pieces of antique silver are not marked. The first early silver pieces had guild markings to show the maker was a gold or silver smith, the first "hall marks". But the amount of silver in the pieces might vary a great deal. Some countries such as Great Britain instituted requirements that silver be inspected and meet a specific standard. They were then "hallmarked" that they met the government set standard. However the amount of silver that represented standard varied from country to country. Sterling or 925 parts pure silver out of 1000 we tend to think of as the silver standard today. However there were times and places where the standard was as low as 700/1000 and up to 950/1000. Unmarked pieces can be tested by a Jeweler to determine the amount of silver in a piece.
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Are spoons marked silver argente real silver?
Silver argenté is apparently a french term for something that is silver plated.
Can 14K be marked 925 if it does not have silver in it?
can 14K be marked 925 if it does not have silver in it
Why is gold marked 925?
Gold isn't marked 925. Sterling silver is marked 925. That indicates 92.5% silver.
Is 3645 on sterling silver silver?
Sterling silver is marked .925; fine silver is marked .999. It appears 3645 may be a pattern or product number.
How many years of marriage are marked by a silver wedding anniversary?
Silver is marked on the 25th year of marriage.
What does 760 marked on a silver bracelet mean?
"760" marked on any silver means that the object contains 76% silver (and 24% other metals).
Is 9 kt gold ever marked 925?
9.25 is a mark used for silver. 9.25 meaning 92.5% silver is the minimum standard for something to be classified as sterling silver. You must be confused and think you have a piece of white gold when in fact it is silver.
Is 926 silver?
There is no such thing at silver 926. Silver marked .925 is a mark to indicate that the item is sterling silver.
What is silver 926?
There is no such thing at silver 926. Silver marked .925 is a mark to indicate that the item is sterling silver.
Is a silver tea pot always marked?
A silver tea pot is not always marked but most can be checked by looking at the bottom. This will indicate the company, model, and possibly even the purity of the silver.
What does 880 marked silver mean?
not a clue
Antique silver pitcher marked F.B.R. Taunton Massachusetts 925 with a lion passant and a cross. Is it sterling?
Yes If it is marked as 925 then it is silver
