How Do You Identify The Markings On A Silver Coffee & Tea Set?
Buying and evaluating antiques has become a very popular hobby. Understanding and identifying what you have found can be the most difficult part of this process. If you have a silver coffee and tea set, you may be interested in learning what the marks on the set can tell you about its quality or the place where it was made. There are a few simple things to look for that will give you an idea of what kind of set that you have. Look for numbers on the sterling silver coffee and tea set. If it is marked .925, it is likely newer sterling silver. The .950 mark identifies older and slightly better-quality sterling silver, while .835 is a common European silver. The number 800 indicates 80 percent silver and 20 percent alloy. Look for marks that indicate the origin of the silver. Many regions have specific marks that can be difficult to see or read. The “T” marking is a sign of a piece from the 1970s or newer from Mexico. Most other countries are identified by the entire name of the country s
