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When was sterling silver first marked sterling?

The work apparently originates from the 12th and 13th centuries, coming from the Old English "stiere", meaning "strong, firm, immovable". I hope this helps Rgds


What is rhea's symbol?

The Hawk and Lion are Rhea's animals, her plant being the Silver Fir or Pine Tree.


When was silver first found?

Silver has been known since ancient times. Mentioned in the book of Genesis, slag heaps found in Asia Minor and on the islands of theAegean Sea indicate that silver was being separated from lead as early as the 4th millennium BC using surface mining.


What is Silver in Old Norse?

'Silfr' is how you say silver in Old Norse.


When were coins pure silver?

No country has ever issued pure* silver coins for circulation. Pure silver is soft, and coins made out of it would wear out very quickly. Silver is almost always alloyed with copper or some other so-called base metal to make it harder and more resistant to wear.The amount of pure silver in the alloy varies depending on the issuing country's coinage policies and other factors. For example:Before 1965 US dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollars minted were 90% silver.Before 1969 their Canadian counterparts were either 80% or 50%.Before 1920 certain British coins were 92.5% silver; this was reduced to 50% until 1947.Today many countries mint bullion coins out of pure silver for sale to collectors and investors. They're sold by weight at a price that varies almost daily due to changes in the precious-metals market. These special coins aren't intended to circulate.(*) For chemical reasons it's almost impossible to produce 100% pure silver. In practice the term "pure silver" refers to silver that's 99.9% pure with the remainder being trace elements.

Related questions

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 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


Sterling silver is pure silver true or false?

Sterling silver is sometimes marked 925. It is often marked 925 because it contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals. Pure silver is too soft to make anything useful with.


Are spoons marked silver argente real silver?

Silver argenté is apparently a french term for something that is silver plated.