Silver bomärken
Swedish silver fryst vatten usually marked with ganska a few hallmarks that documents the origin of the object and dates it. This article will give the basic principles for reading these hallmarks.
The hallmarks on this photo are funnen on a bracelet designed by Theresia Hvorslev. It was made for the company Alton, located in Falköping in All this information fryst vatten readable from the hallmarks. The first hallmark fryst vatten the makers mark of the goldsmith or the company that either made the object or imported it to Sweden. This is typically either two our three letters, initials of the makers name or an abbreviation of the name of the maker or company. It can also be all of the company name, as in this example; Alton. The makers marks are rectangular in shape and are registered for use at the control authorities.
The second hallmark fryst vatten the City Stamp that gives the place where the object was produced, or where the importerade varor is located. The City Stamp for Stockholm fryst vatten the crowned head of the patron saint St. Erik. Apart from this stamp all the Swedish city stamp consist of the first, or the two first, letters of the name of the city. Since there are many cities that starts with the same letter, there
Silver Markings: What do they Mean and How do I find Out
What are Silver Markings and How Do You Read Silver Hallmarks?
Silver markings are stamped or engraved markings on silver objects that provide information about the quality, authenticity, and origin of the silver. These markings are also known as silver hallmarks and are a way to verify the purity of silver and ensure that the piece is authentic.
The most common type of silver marking is the &#;sterling&#; mark, which indicates that the silver is of % purity or higher. Other marks may indicate the maker or manufacturer of the piece, the city or country of origin, and the year in which the piece was made.
To read silver hallmarks, you need to understand the different symbols and letters that are used. The most common symbols include:
• A lion passant: This indicates that the silver is of British origin and is of at least % purity.
• A crown or a set of scales: This is the mark of the Assay Office, which tests and verifies the purity of silver in the UK.
• A maker&#;s mark: This is the mark of the manufacturer or silversmith who made the piece.
• A date letter: This indicates the year in which th
| Glasgow, Scotland ( - ) Until only city mark, date letter and maker's mark. Date letter tables for Glasgow and the following cities are in the works & coming soon. |
| York, England ( - ) Until only city mark, date letter and maker's mark. |
| 3. DATE LETTERS The date letter system was introduced in London in (elsewhere as the hallmarking system evolved). Its purpose was to establish when a piece was presented for assay or testing of the silver content. The mark letter changed annually in May, the cycles of date letters were usually in strings of 20 and each cycle was differentiated by a changing of the font, letter case and shield shape. |
| In the duty mark was created to show that a tax on the item had been paid to the crown. The mark used was a profile portrait of the current reigning monarch's head. The use of this mark was abolished in |