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How Do I Know ???? if My Christofle Silver is Silver ???? Silver Plate?

Do you have a prized Christofle silverware set that you save for special occasions? If so, it is quite possibly one of your most valuable possessions, but is it...

Silver Markings : Demystifying the Hallmarks

Your silver is worth money. But there’s so much more to it than that. Over the nearly 30 years that I’ve spent discovering fascinating new pieces, I’ve taken it upon myself to t...

Best Way to Sell Antiques: 10 Tips for Making Money from Antiques

Are you looking for a way to start making money from antiques & collectibles? While some people see the buying and selling o...

How Do You Clean Heavily Tarnished Silver?

5 Tips: How to clean heavily tarnished silverware at at Home

Silver is considered a precious metal for a reason. The gleaming, reflecti...

Pro Tips on How to Identify Hallmarks on Silver

Individuals that have silver items are always eager to know whether what they have is sterling or silver plated. This helps to understand the value of the produ...

How to Prevent Tarnishing of Sterling Silver with 4 Simple DIY Hacks

If you use your silver items often, you may find yourself polishing them before and perhaps even after every use. The amount of tarnish builds up...

American Silver Marks: Deciphering Marks on Sterling Silver and Silver Plates

Unlike silver items made in the UK, Europe, and some other parts of the world, American silver doesn’t have as many unique marks that make it eas...

Are you selling precious silver items for scrap prices? Read how & where to sell before you do

Do you have some silver items that you want to sell? There are a couple of different ways you can sell antique silver bowls and other silver items. The easiest method is to sell...

Up for a little “Antiquing” During the Corona Virus Pandemic?

It is unprecedented calamity on a global scale. It stated as a distant rumor of an outbreak in China in the middle of winter and then spread slow...

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