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What are the five standard British silver marks?

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What are the five standard British silver marks?
The five standard marks on British silver are the walking lion, the standing lion, the thistle, the crown harp and the image of Britannia. Pieces bearing the walking lion originate from England, while the standing lion represents Glasgow. The thistle is the sign of Edinburgh silver, and the crown harp is reserved for sterling silver from Dublin. If a piece bears the Britannia symbol, it means it is Britannia standard silver, which must be at least 95.84% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of British silver wares.
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Earl's Coronet, in Silver-Gilt with Ermine and Velvet, Hunt & Roskell, 1911
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An Earl’s Coronet, in silver-gilt, by Hunt & Roskell: the firm formerly known as Storr & Mortimer, a direct line to Paul Storr. Made in 1911, no doubt for...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Octagonal Baluster Sugar Caster Hallmarked:- London, 1903
By Stokes & Ireland Ltd
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver generous sized octagonal baluster shaped. Sugar caster Made in Birmingham in 1903, by Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Great Hampton Street, Birmingham. An excellent set...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Antique Victorian sterling silver cigar case, Engraved
By Thomas Hayes
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and decorative antique sterling silver cigar case. A lovely substantial and heavy piece, made from heavily engraved s...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

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English Antique, Sovereign Coin & Stamps Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1911
By William Hair Haseler
Located in York, GB
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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Vintage Set 3 Sterling Silver Drink Labels Whisky, Brandy Sherry Dated 1981
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of three 925 sterling silver decanter labels with the makers mark for FH Sheffield and the date mark for 1981. The labels are engr...
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Vintage 1980s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Beakers, Gerald Benney, 1987
By Gerald Benney
Located in Glasgow, GB
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Sterling Silver

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