@tmcvintage1: Check my website themarialvacollection.com for my latest Blog🤍🤍🤍 Dating English silver can be very complex because it is tied to centuries of history, and the hallmarking system has evolved over time. Here is a VERY simplified approach that works in many, though not all, cases. Dating English silver does not have to feel intimidating. My easiest method is to break the marks down one by one. First, look for the assay office mark. Next, identify the punch shape. There are primary punch shapes and more complex punch shapes, and recognizing the outline of the punch can help narrow down the period and confirm the correct date letter cycle. Then look for the Sterling Quality Mark. On many English sterling pieces, that will be the lion passant, but not always. Of course there are always exceptions. Scottish and Irish silver use their own hallmarking traditions and standard marks, which differ from English silver, so a good hallmark reference book becomes essential and VITAL!! Then study the date letter carefully. The shape of the punch, uppercase or lowercase letter, and assay office all matter. For this pair, the marks tell us: Birmingham sterling silver, 1903–1904. The last photo shows the pocket book I recommend keeping close if you love researching English, Scottish, or Irish silver. Comment SILVER for more reels like this. For additional insights on collecting, identifying, and researching silver, be sure to read our latest blog on silver on our website. Available via direct message or visit themarialvacollection.com. Book recommendation Pocket Edition Jackson’s Hallmarks ISBN 1-85149-169-4 90000 an absolute must but there are many very good books as well #EnglishSilver #SilverHallmarks #AntiqueSilver #SterlingSilver #themarialvacollection

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