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Sampson Mordan & Co Silver Hallmark

The Craftsmanship of Sampson Mordan & Co.: Mast...

Sampson Mordan & Co. is widely recognized for its groundbreaking invention of the propelling pencil, but beyond this, the company established itself as one of the premier silversmiths of the...

The Craftsmanship of Sampson Mordan & Co.: Mast...

Sampson Mordan & Co. is widely recognized for its groundbreaking invention of the propelling pencil, but beyond this, the company established itself as one of the premier silversmiths of the...

John Booth Hallmark

The Legacy of Silversmith John Booth: Crafting ...

John Booth, a talented silversmith who worked during the late 18th century. Booth’s work is recognised not only for its craftsmanship but also for its ability to endure through centuries.

The Legacy of Silversmith John Booth: Crafting ...

John Booth, a talented silversmith who worked during the late 18th century. Booth’s work is recognised not only for its craftsmanship but also for its ability to endure through centuries.

Mappin & Webb

Mappin & Webb: A Legacy of Luxury and Craftsman...

Mappin & Webb is one of the most iconic names in British silverware and fine jewellery, with a history that spans over two centuries.

Mappin & Webb: A Legacy of Luxury and Craftsman...

Mappin & Webb is one of the most iconic names in British silverware and fine jewellery, with a history that spans over two centuries.

Silver plate markings

How to Differentiate Between Solid Silver and S...

Understanding the key differences between solid silver and silver-plated antiques will help ensure that you make informed purchases and correctly assess the items in your collection.

How to Differentiate Between Solid Silver and S...

Understanding the key differences between solid silver and silver-plated antiques will help ensure that you make informed purchases and correctly assess the items in your collection.

Silver hallmarks

Understanding the Various Grades of Silver in A...

When examining antique silver items, it’s essential to understand the different silver grades, which refer to the purity or content of silver in an alloy.

Understanding the Various Grades of Silver in A...

When examining antique silver items, it’s essential to understand the different silver grades, which refer to the purity or content of silver in an alloy.

T & E Rhodes Pocket Watch 1864

T & E Rhodes of Kendal: The Renowned Jewellers ...

T & E Rhodes was a highly regarded jeweller and pocket watch maker based in Kendal, a historic town in the Lake District of England. The firm, known for its...

T & E Rhodes of Kendal: The Renowned Jewellers ...

T & E Rhodes was a highly regarded jeweller and pocket watch maker based in Kendal, a historic town in the Lake District of England. The firm, known for its...