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British silver is famous for the series of enigmatic markings it carries.

Decode the hallmarks on British Silver and discover the age of your silver.

Learn how to maintain the elegant, soft lustre of hand polished silver.

92.5% silver by weight - The legal standard for silver items since 1238.

95.84% silver by weight - The standard for silver items from 1697 to 1720.

Made by electroplating silver onto the surface of another metal.

The oldest form of silver plate made by heat fusing silver onto copper.

Everything you need to know when buying your first silverware set