A leopard`s head, a prancing lion, letters that stand for years, marks representing a city or town–all are clues. But this is no game. These are clues to identifying antique silver.

A ".925" mark indicates sterling silver on jewelry. Silver is hallmarked similarly. Sterling silver is, in most countries, standardized at 92.5% pure silver. Marks such as "Sterling" or ...

The anchor stands for Birmingham, the lion passant – sterling silver, and the ‘I’ dates for 1857-1858. The maker’s mark might be ... Q I received this metal box a number of years ...

This music box is by the ... There are sterling marks and the number “2203.” Can you tell me anything about this? – C.D., Coos Bay Your Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl was made by Ferdinand ...

For another he reconstructed tiny hinges for antique sterling silver boxes, or match safes. For this project, Kutz had to create his own tools to reach the tight areas. And a wide range in the ...

Silver is hallmarked similarly. Sterling silver is, in most countries, standardized at 92.5% pure silver. Marks such as ...

Silver is hallmarked similarly. Sterling silver is, in most countries, standardized at 92.5% pure silver. Marks such as "Sterling ... Now, he's the owner of Antique Galleries of Palm Springs.