Where else on earth can you see thousands of individual pieces of sterling silver, with photos and detailed descriptions than right here on eBay? You can find an item by silversmith, pattern name, kind of item...
In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles. Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or...
Many people come across damaged silver items that they are interested in selling at "scrap price", but they just don't know how to sell it. There are many people who make a decent supplimental income by...
There is confusion by many buyers and sellers on silver vanity items, old or new, as to if it is sterling or silverplate, if it is just tarnished and need polishing or worn and needs to be resilvered and if...
The purpose of this guide is to alert you and warn you about various listings for Old Chinese Bullion Silver Bars . These items are not old, not bullion and contain little to no silver.Examples: Title: Chinese...
WHEN YOU SEE THE LETTERS E P ANYWHERE ON A PIECE OF GORHAM IT IS ONLY PLATED AND NOT STERLING. SELLERS KEEP INSISTING IT IS STERLING BUT THAT IS NOT SO. E P STANDS FOR ELECTRO PLATED. EPNS IS PLATED NICKEL...
Antique English silver is one of the few items that comes with an almost iron-clad guarantee as to its age and maker, yet people frequently sell flatware (knives, forks and such) and holloware (tea services,...
This is a brief introduction to the subject of hallmarks on English sterling silver since the 1700s. It may enable the reader to decide whether their article is solid silver or silver plated and help identify...
Coin Silver may be one of the least understood and most misused terms in the world of antiques. On eBay it is often used to describe European silver or antique coins.In the antique world the term is used to...
Silver items tips 1. How to remove excess wax from candleholders ? It is best to remove the hot wax drippings as soon as possible, but if this cannot be done, or if the Sabbath has already started, the...
