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Tiffany & Co Silver Marks: How to Authenticate a Piece

June 2026

Tiffany & Co Silver Marks: How to Authenticate a Piece

A Tiffany stamp can multiply a piece's value tenfold — which is why Tiffany silver marks are so often faked. Learn to read the maker, date letter and pattern number in minutes.

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How to Value a Silver Tea Service: What Sets the Price

June 2026

How to Value a Silver Tea Service: What Sets the Price

A silver tea service can be worth $80 or $18,000 — and the gap is rarely about luck. Five things decide where any given set lands, and you can check most of them in fifteen minutes.

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EPNS, EP, A1, EPBM — what do silver plating marks actually mean?

May 2026

EPNS, EP, A1, EPBM — what do silver plating marks actually mean?

You've found a set of old cutlery and stamped on the back are four mysterious letters: EPNS. These aren't sterling hallmarks — they're silver plate marks. Here's what each one means.

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How to Spot Fake Silver: 7 Tests Anyone Can Do at Home

May 2026

How to Spot Fake Silver: 7 Tests Anyone Can Do at Home

You don't need a lab. These 7 simple tests use items you already own to tell real silver from fakes — fast.

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How to Read British Silver Hallmarks: Lion Passant, Date Letters and Assay Marks Explained

April 2026

How to Read British Silver Hallmarks: Lion Passant, Date Letters and Assay Marks Explained

Learn to decode the five marks stamped on British silver — from the lion passant to date letters and assay office symbols — and understand exactly what they tell you about a piece.

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How Much Is My Antique Silver Worth? A Complete Valuation Guide

April 2026

How Much Is My Antique Silver Worth? A Complete Valuation Guide

Learn how to value antique silver using hallmarks, weight, maker marks and condition. A practical guide for anyone who has inherited or discovered a piece of silver.

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Sterling Silver vs Silver Plated: How to Tell the Difference

March 2026

Sterling Silver vs Silver Plated: How to Tell the Difference

Sterling silver vs silver plated — 5 instant tests to tell the difference. Hallmarks, wear, weight, magnet, and ice. Plus what EPNS means.

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What Does 925 Mean on Silver? A Complete Guide to Sterling Silver Marks

March 2026

What Does 925 Mean on Silver? A Complete Guide to Sterling Silver Marks

The 925 stamp tells you the silver content. But the full story — maker, origin, age, and value — lives in the complete hallmark. Here's how to read it.

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