How can you tell how old silver is?

Look for a mark on the silverware of 925, STERLING or 925/1000. The mark is usually found on the underside of the piece of flatware. One of these marks is a surefire way to tell if your flatware is made of sterling silver.

How do you date a silver teapot?

The meaning of the marks on your teapot from left to right indicate the following: lowercase “g” is the Date Letter and indicates the year 1782, “R.H.”, known as the Makers Mark identifies the maker as Robert Hennell (interesting in that it was stamped upside down), the Lion Passant was known as the Standard Mark (

Whats the difference between sterling silver and 925 silver?

A: Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of other metals, usually copper. Silver jewelry marked with a 925 is sterling silver jewelry that has been certified to contain 92.5% silver content. Sterling silver is harder than silver and is more suitable for jewelry making.

Is 925 silver worth money?

Usually, eight out of 10 pieces made of . 925 silver are worth the material value. One troy ounce of pure silver is worth $23.84 today and one troy ounce of . 925 silver is worth $23.84.