American Silver Marks

Before the early 1800s, most American silver was custom made by individual silversmiths. By the late 1800s, silver was mass-produced by many American manufacturers. Marks shown here were used on sterling silver. Vintage silver sells in antiques shops and at auctions. Price depends partly on the amount of silver in the piece, measured in troy […]

Hitting the Mark with Arrows & Hearts

Hearts and Cupid’s arrows, have been associated with Valentine’s Day for centuries. These manufacturers of porcelain, silver and glass used hearts, arrows and bows and arrows as part of their mark. Marks shown are from Kovels New Dictionary of Marks by Ralph & Terry Kovel (Crown, NY, 1986) and Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers by […]