How to Identify Silver and Find the Marks
Sterling silver compote, repousse flowers & leaves, marked, S. Kirk & Son, c.1900, 9 x 4 1/2 in., $469. Photo: Royal Crest Auctioneers
Did you fall in love with a silver item in a thrift store and bring it home? Or did you inherit some silver from a relative? It is a good idea to find out exactly what you have when determining value. That is done by looking for a mark — often found on the bottom, […]