Parts silver per thousand.
Antiko 800 is a German silver mark of 800/1000 silver.
It means the piece is 800 parts per 1000.Or simply put 80% silver and 20% of some other metal ,usually copper for strength. Stirling silver has to be .925 or 92.5% silver to qualify as Stirling
The markings "E" and "P" on silver flatware typically indicate the manufacturer or the pattern name, while "800" signifies the silver content. Specifically, "800" denotes that the piece is made of 80% silver and 20% other metals, which is a common standard for silverware, especially in European countries. This level of silver content is lower than that of sterling silver, which is composed of 92.5% silver.
The "800" mark on silverware indicates that the item is made of 800 parts per thousand of pure silver, meaning it is 80% silver and 20% other metals, typically copper. This standard is commonly associated with European silver, particularly from countries like Germany and Italy. Items marked with 800 silver are considered of good quality but are less pure than those made with sterling silver, which is 925 parts per thousand silver.
I don't know, but I have what looks like a very old sterling silver pin. It is only marked SGW. Wish I knew!
what countries use the 800 hallmark on their silver jewlery
This means that the item is 80% silver and 20% alloy. Sterling silver is 92.5% Silver and 7.5% alloy. Many silver items produced in Mexico are marked 800 or 80.0.
It depends solely on the piece- 800 could be 800/1000 silver or 800/1000 gold- If the piece is silver, it's likely an older European piece.. If the piece is gold it's likely French 19k gold (EXTREMELY uncommon, but still can be found today.)
Yes 800 is valuable as it is 80% silver is worth 80% of what ever the spot or stock market value is for 999 silver
BA 800 on jewelry indicates that the piece is made of 800 parts per 1,000 of silver, meaning it is 80% pure silver. The remaining 20% typically consists of other metals, often copper, to enhance durability. This standard is common in various countries, particularly in Europe, and signifies a high-quality silver item, although it is not as pure as sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver.
928 is likely the purity of the silver that the piece contains in parts per thousand. Most American silver is marked 925, German silver 800 or 830, etc.
The marking "800" on a spoon typically indicates that the spoon is made of 800 silver, which means it contains 80% silver and 20% other metals. This standard is commonly used in European silverware, denoting its quality and authenticity. The higher the silver content, the more valuable the piece is considered. Always check for additional markings to determine the exact origin and quality of the silver.