Silverware

I.D Help For Coin Silver Flatware

Started by VintageGlassGarden. Last reply by Graceful Shops Jan 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hi , I am getting nowhere, researching a Set of 10 Forks I have had for many years. I did record a bit of Info on these Forks on a index card and tucked the card with them and put the forks away. I…Continue

Just inherited this. What is it?

Started by Kenny G. Last reply by Le Petit Poulailler Dec 5, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hi, I just inherited this from a deceased relative and I have no idea what it is. It appears to be silver and there is a set of 5.  I can barely see the inscription on the back, but it seems to be 3…Continue

Art Nouveau Lilies Mirror??

Started by Graceful Shops Nov 15, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

2 questions on this mirror.…Continue

Tags: Graceful Antiques, Lilies, Art Nouveau,

Hello new members!

Started by Silver Magpies. Last reply by Antik Avenue Sep 4, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Perhaps all the members would add to this thread an tell us a little about your interest in Silver!I'm Silver Magpies and my real love of silver is researching it.  I love digging around and…Continue

Trying to ID a Stainless Pattern

Started by Coconut Road Vintage. Last reply by Coconut Road Vintage Aug 1, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I know this is a sterling silverware board but, I bought 4 pieces of Stanley Roberts stainless and I can't ID the pattern. I've looked everywhere.  It's super modern and very 1960s and nothing even…Continue

Do you have an item with mystery sterling silver hallmarks?

Started by Silver Magpies. Last reply by Alley Cat Lane Jun 25, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes

I can't promise to figure them all out, but if you are really stuck ask and I'll give it a try. One thing I repeat over and over again is never judge a piece of silver by the presence or absence of…Continue

Tags: identification, hallmark, hallmarks, silver, sterling

Silverplate souvenir spoons

Started by Alley Cat Lane. Last reply by Silver Magpies Apr 8, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I picked up a neat collection of  silverplate souvenir spoons at an antique show.  I am having trouble finding information on makers and worth. I bought several souvenir spoon reference books, but…Continue

Tags: spoon, souvenir, silverplate, vinatge

Cleaning Silver Coffee & Tea Pots

Started by Holly Lane Antiques Feb 15, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

What is the best way to clean the inside of silver plate coffee and tea pots?I know how to polish the outside but what is the best method for the inside? Appreciate any help you can give…Continue

Time to wake up! :)

Started by Silver Magpies. Last reply by Silver Magpies Feb 7, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Wow, the holiday season is over.  That leaves me with mixed feelings.  How about you?  It's been radio silence here in the Silverware section for a while, but it's the New Year!  What's on your…Continue

Tags: silver, sterling

Sterling Silver Hallmarks and Information Resource Library

Started by Silver Magpies. Last reply by Silver Magpies Jan 17, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I think it would be useful to establish a "library" of links and definitions for people looking for information about sterling silver.  I'm trying to figure out a way that would keep this as simple…Continue

Tags: hallmark, information, marks, hallmarks, silver