Antique silver refers to silver objects that are at least 100 years old. They are often highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity, beauty, and historical value. Many antique silver items are intricately designed and made with high-quality materials, making them highly valuable. There are many different types of antique silver, including tableware, flatware, jewelry, and decorative objects. Here you can find advice, tips and pointers for searching, identifying and buying antique silver.
One of the most mainstream collectable antique silver manufacturers that collectors race to buy is the company Walker & Hall. Established in 1845 by George Walker and joined by Henry Hall in 1853. Silver items made by Walker & Hall between 1853 and 1930s are the most collectable. This is when the company built a worldwide reputation for producing exquisitely designed silver objects d art, silverware and jewellery.
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Some of the rarest and most collectable silver ornaments and silverware were made in the 1600s through to the mid-1700s. We have picked one silversmith from this time period who stands head and shoulders above the rest, and if you come across a piece of silver with their hallmark – BUY IT!
Antique silver items are worth much more than their actual silver content and weight. The maker’s skill and rarity can add tremendous value to an antique piece of silverware. Pieces dating from the 1600s and 1700s are some of the most sought after.
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