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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.
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.
Why is gold marked 925?
Gold marked 925 indicates that it is actually sterling silver, not gold. Sterling silver is a metal alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals such as copper. The 925 marking is a common standard for sterling silver jewelry.
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 a spoon marked international deep silver sterling or silver plate?
A spoon marked "International Deep Silver" is typically silver plate rather than sterling silver. International Silver Company produced silver-plated items under this brand, indicating that the spoon has a base metal with a thin layer of silver applied to it. In contrast, sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and is usually marked with "sterling" or "925."
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 926 silver?
There is no such thing at silver 926. Silver marked .925 is a mark to indicate that the item is sterling silver.
Can silver be marked 945?
No. Jewelry stamped 925, .925 or "sterling" is genuine sterling, not silverplate.
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.
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.
