Discover the World of Silver Hallmarks

A silver object that is to be sold commercially is, in most countries, stamped with one or more silver hallmarks indicating the purity of the silver, the mark of the manufacturer or silversmith, and other markings to indicate date of manufacture and additional information about the piece.

  • London

  • Birmingham

  • Chester

  • Dublin

  • Edinburgh

  • Glasgow

  • Sheffield

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William Walter Antiques

William Walter opened one of the original shops in the London Silver Vaults. We have extensive stock ranging from the time of Henry VIII to Elizabeth II.