门慧:Silver Tea Set Identification

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That silver tea set sitting in your attic, inherited from your grandmother or found at a yard sale may be worth more than you thought. Examine your silver tea set for identifying marks to determine value.

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  1. Sterling

    • Sterling silver manufactured in the United States is require to be stamped indicating that it is sterling silver. Look for stamps on the tea set that read "Sterling," "Ster" or "925." The sterling stamp is likely to be found on the bottom of the tea set. If the tea set is sterling silver then the value in silver alone will be significant and the tea set will be worth at least the amount of the weight of the silver. Weigh the sterling silver tea set to determine its minimal value.

    Maker's Mark

    • Many tea set manufacturers stamp their products with the name of the manufacturer. This stamp is called a "maker's mark." The works of certain maker's are more valuable than other. Examine the tea set to determine if there is a name, initials or symbol. Usually a maker's mark will be found on the bottom of the tea set.

    Dateletter

    • The age of the tea set can determine value. Some countries require silversmiths to date their work. For example, in England silver tea sets made after 1478 were stamped with a "dateletter." The dateletter indicated the date the tea set was assayed by the government. Silversmiths and artists sometimes sign their work even when it is not required by law to do so. Check to see if the work is stamped with a dateletter or signed with a date.

    Town Mark

    • Silver tea sets assayed in countries with multiple offices sometimes stamp the tea set with a town mark indicating the office of assay. For example, the assay office in Birmingham, England, stamps items with an anchor. Examine the tea set to see if there is a town mark or another mark indicating the origin of the tea set.

    Compare Marks

    • Compare all marks and signatures found on the tea set with those of known manufacturers to determine value.

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