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| British Silver Makers Marks |
Extremely useful and comprehensive resource for identifying makers marks on British silver (includes photo's). Marks are listed alphabetically by assay office (Birmingham, Chester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, London, Newcastle, Sheffield and York) |
| Birmingham Assay Office |
This site has recently added a user friendly database which allows you to search for and identify any Birmingham makers mark (sponsors mark) between 1773 and 1858. Also shows all Birmingham assay marks. |
| Daniel Bexfield Antiques |
One of the largest and most impressive inventories of fine antique silver we have seen on the internet. |
| Scottish Provincial Silver |
The largest collection of Scottish Provincial silver on the internet, including rare pieces from Peterhead, Wick and Tain. |
| Paul Revere Silver |
Early American silver in the Metropolitan museum - see also early Colonial Dutch silver, coffee and teas in early America |
| Franklin Silver |
London dealers with a small selection of very fine and rare silver, with high prices to match the rarity. Good photographs, but poor stock navigation. |
| The Old Corkscrew (South Africa) |
One of the largest South African silver dealers, with some very fine pieces. Large selection of Cape silver. |
| Antique Silver Spoons |
Specialises in spoons. Has interesting information and relevant reference books. |
| 18th Century Silver Tea Tongs |
A website to support the book "18th Century Silver Tea Tongs" written by Dr. David Shlosberg in 2004. The book is fascinating, well researched, with lots of pictures - we recommend it highly. |
| Silver Hallmarks (925-1000) |
Probably the most comprehensive online guide to silver hallmarks from around the world. This valuable resource is compiled by Tom Guarrera. |
| The Finial |
The Silver Spoon Club of Great Britian. The Finial, which is the club journal, is extremely informative. The club also hosts a postal auction. |
| Silver Salon Forums |
Hosts some very interesting forums on various types of antique silver. Forum members include an impressive collection of leaders in their field, who are happy to share their knowledge. This is a fabulous resource for silver collectors. |
| Imperial Half Bushel |
Baltimore dealer, with good selection of American Coin Silver (pre 1865), including photo's of makers marks. Searchable by maker or State. |
| Wartski Faberge |
Leading Faberge dealers with some magnificent pieces, also has a small selection of beautiful silver collectables - well worth viewing. |
| ASCAS |
Association of Small Collectors of Antique Silver, has some interesting articles and a monthly newsletter. |
| Sheffield Silver - origins and makers |
2 excellent articles by Edward Law, covering origins of the silver trade in Sheffield, and list of Sheffield silversmiths (including makers marks) with biographical information. |
| JH Bourdon-Smith |
London dealer with interesting catalog (can be downloaded) with early spoons and very good quality antique silver. Home of Tim Kent's books on early English spoons. |
| Coritani |
Good selection of early spoons and Scottish Provincial silver, including photo's of hallmarks. Run by Vic Bowman, a true gentleman, we recommend Coritani highly. |
| Caddyspoon collection |
Impressive private collection of caddy spoons put together by Jim Openshaw. |
| Silver bookmarks |
Extensive private collection of silver bookmarks. |
| Steppes Hill Farm |
English dealer with a good selection of small silver collectables, including boxes, spoons and some lovely wine labels. Very good photographs, including hallmarks. |
| Silver Sugar Tongs |
Covers Georgian silver sugar tongs from 1760-1820. Graham Hodges book on the topic is now available on the website. |
| Woolley and Wallis |
UK regional auction house based in Salisbury, with very good antique silver sales, particularly early spoons. |
| Jeffrey Herman Silver Restoration |
A silver restorer, with lots of useful information, including tips on silver care (no dishwashers!) and restoration. Also has good silver library. |
| Iconastas (Piccadilly) |
Russian fine art and antiques, including some fine silver and Faberge. |
| London Silver Vaults |
Home to over 20 antique silver dealers, with a great deal of stock. Overwhelming to visit, and not very welcoming. |
| Metropolitan Museum - Early American Silver (Dutch Colonial) |
A few items of exceptional rarity, dating from when New York was a Dutch Colony. Well described and photgraphed. Makers include Kierstede, Blanck and Onckelbag. |
| Zilverkeuren Dutch Makers Marks |
Database of over 300 Dutch silver makers marks, in Dutch. Still usable if you don't speak Dutch, enter initials top left and click "zoek" bottom right. |
| Knife Rests |
Collection of over 250 knife rests, many which are antique silver, now for sale. |
| Alexander Ritchie, Iona |
A tribute to the celtic art silver of Alexander Ritchie of Iona in the Inner Hebrides. |
| Shrubsole |
Some very fine silver, with excellent photographs. Unfortunately the website is poorly structured, difficult to navigate. |
| Roys Antiques |
Australian dealer, with a good selection of Russian silver enamels. |
| Styles Antiques |
Wide range of collectable silver, specialising in animals. They have some interesting profiles of 20 th century designers, including A.E. Jones. |
| Old South Silver |
Good selection of early American Colonial coin silver from the South, including hallmarks, by Jerome Redfearn. |
| Van den Bosch |
Specialists in 20th century silver, particularly Arts and Crafts and Art Noveau. Located in Camden Passage. |
| Museum Bredius |
Fascinating collection of early Dutch silver miniature toys, including hallmarks. Early Dutch silver as well |
| Schredds (Portabello Rd) |
Portabello Road. Large selection of smalls, including spoons, generally reasonably priced. Very friendly proprietors. |
| Cast Sugartongs |
A very informative site on 18th century cast sugar tongs. Godd photographs showing different styles and makers marks, and good information on makers. |
| Chapel Antiques |
The largest selection of Exeter silver we have found on the internet to date. |
| Nicholas Lusher Fine Art |
Bermuda antique dealer, with a small selection of Bermudian silver, including hallmarks and makers. |
| A.C. Silver (Newcastle) |
Newcastle dealer with an impressive selection of Newcastle silver. |
| MS Rau Antiques |
General Antique dealer from New Orleans, but with a good silver category, featuring Lamerie, Storr and Bateman, to name a few. Includes a Hester Bateman flatware set made for the Lord Mayor of London. |
| Hayward & Stott Scottish Silver |
A good selection of Scottish silver. |
| Paul Bennett Antiques |
London dealer with a large selection, including some very fine pieces. The small gallery has some excellent quality photographs. |
| Chicago Silver |
American Arts and Crafts silver. |
| Weldons of Dublin |
Good selection of Irish silver. Also has photographs of Irish hallmarks, including provincial marks. |
| I Franks Silver |
A member of London Silver Vaults, with a general selection. |
| Bryan Douglas Antiques |
A member of the London Silver Vaults, good general selection. Unfortunately staff were not very welcoming on a recent visit. |
| Argentum -The Leopard |
Large American dealer, very fine pieces. |
| Mary Cooke Antiques |
A small selection of very fine pieces, with excellent quality photographs. |
| Payne & Son (Oxford) |
A good selection of antique silver, well organised into categories. |
| Claret Jugs |
Magnificent collection of over 100 claret jugs, collected by Richard Kent. Good descriptions and photographs. |
| Wine Antiques |
Wine related silver. |
| Russian Antiques |
American dealer in Imperial Russian items, including silver and Faberge. |
| William Walter Antiques |
A member of London Silver Vaults, some very fine silver. |
| Romanov Russia |
Chicago dealer specialising in Russian Imperial memorabilia, including some very fine silver and Faberge. |
| Silver Collection (Italian) |
Interesting site in English by an Italian collector (Giorgio Busetto), who has an extensive collection of silver, mostly Continental. Also has useful assistance with Continental hallmarks, including a large section on Russian hallmarks. |
| Louis Wine |
Large selection of Antique Silver, including period jewellery. |
| Justin Tee Antiques |
Canadian dealer, with a small selection of Canadian Colonial silver. |
| Pash Antiques |
London dealer with some very fine decorative silver and collectors items, including Russian silver and gold boxes |
| V&A silver galleries |
The silver gallery of London's V&A museum |
| Silvermine |
Online resource for silver collectors |
| American hallmarks |
Encyclopaedia of American silver hallmarks. |
| Spratling silver |
The definitive guide to Spratling silver from Mexico |
| Nelson and Nelson Antiques |
New York dealer, check out their "one of a kind" section for interesting items. They have a whimsical blog written by Steve Nelson |
| Chinese Silver |
An interesting selection of Chinese silver, run by Stephen and Jeremy Stodel of the London Silver Vaults. Photographs include hallmarks. |
| Britannia Antiques |
American dealer with mostly American silver, their "rare hollowware" section has some lovely pieces. |
| The Silver Society |
London based Society with the objective of widening appreciation and knowledge of silver. The annual journal is invaluable, we recommend it highly. |
| Newcastle Goldsmiths History |
The website of the Freemen of Newcastle, including goldsmiths. Bill Frizzle has written an excellent history of the Newcastle goldsmiths (see goldsmiths in company section) |
| My Family Silver |
An interesting site by Martin Downer, formerly of Hancocks and Sothebys. Has a useful crest finder (to find silver with your family crest), and an interesting blog by John Culme of Sothebys, who wrote the Directory of Gold and Silversmiths |
| English Silver Hallmarks and date letters |
Information about English silver hallmarks, including date letters. |
| Wine Label Circle |
The website of the association of silver wine label collectors, with interesting information on wine labels. They also produce a bi-annual journal, which is distributed to members. |
| Edinburgh Goldsmiths Incorporation |
A very useful database of Scottish makers marks, with over 6000 biographies, put together by Elspeth Morrison, with research by Henry Fothringham. |
| The Goldsmiths Company |
Very useful site of the London based Goldsmiths Company, it includes a directory of contemporary silversmiths, news, history, events, and access to the library |
| Silver Society of Canada |
Good to see an active silver society! Includes some interesting articles in the archives section, with new articles published monthly. |
| Stieff Silver |
Very interesting site covering many aspects of Stieff silver, put together by an enthusiastic collector. |
| Wynyard Wilkinson |
Leading authority on Indian Colonial silver, also Chinese and South East Asia. Selection of British Colonial silver, including Cape, Canadian and Australian. |
| James Baldwin Antiques |
Specialises in 20th century silver and Old Sheffield Plate. very good website, excellent photographs, interesting silver. |
| Chinese Export Silver |
Information hub for Chinese Export Silver by Adrien von Ferscht, complete with hallmarks and interesting articles. |
| Pearson Silver Collection |
An excellent collection of post war (post 1945) British silver, well photographed and described, with interesting biographies - slide presentation by John Andrew well worth viewing. |
| Stadszilver Antiek |
Very helpful Dutch dealer who specialises in Dutch and Colonial Dutch silver pre 1813. Excellent photographs, including hallmark explanations from the 7 Dutch provinces and various Dutch towns. |
| 20th Century Silver |
Stylish silver from the last century, with a focus on hand made objects and individual design. Some interesting articles as well, including Dryad Metal Works by Miles Harrison. |
| US sterling silver flatware guide |
A comprehensive guide to American sterling silver flatware, including hallmarks, flatware patterns, and a very interesting guide to Baltimore assay marks (the only official US hallmarking). Over 3500 makers, and many hundred different patterns. |
| Silver Spoon Antiques Australia |
Leading website for Australian and New Zealand silver and hallmarks, also good info on Colonial silver and marks. Interesting blog |
| Silverman Antiques |
Long established London based family business, with good stock of fine silver, notably 18th century. |
| Bob Corson |
Fin de Siecle Plique-a-Jour and Other Enamels on Sterling. Private collection of fabulous enamel spoons made between 1890-1910. Excellent photographs. |
| Alastair Dickenson |
Leading dealer of high quality silver, well known from over 25 years on Antiques Roadshow. Mentored "Lion Collection of Silver Boxes" |
| Peter Cameron |
London silver vaults dealer specializing in small unusual silver items, an excellent website, a pleasure to use, and some interesting research. Member of Antique Plate Committee. |
| Peartree Collection |
London based dealer of Arts & Crafts silver and jewelery, has some beautiful pieces. Founded by Anthony Bernbaum of the Archibald Knox society. Interesting research and museum pieces. |
| American Silversmiths |
Reference site with over 8000 American silversmiths, searchable by name, state or initial marks, collated by Wm Erik Voss. |
