Patrick Mavros

History of the hallmarking system

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

How to read British Hallmarks

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

How to clean silver

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

Sterling Silver

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

Britannia Silver

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

Silver Plate

Made by electroplating silver onto the surface of another metal.

Old Sheffield Plate

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

Silver Flatware & Cutlery - Buying Guide

Everything you need to know when buying your first silverware set

PATRICK MAVROS

The following items were produced by the silversmith Patrick Mavros. If you are particularly interested in collecting sterling silver or silverplated pieces by Patrick Mavros but you can't find a suitable item in the list below, just contact us and we'll check to see whether we have some items in store which aren't already on our website.

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