Silver
Dating Florentine Silver by Grand-Ducal Assay and Workshop Marks
Date Florentine silver by Grand-Ducal assay marks of 1832–1872, the Arte della Seta lion punch, and later FI workshop numbers used after 1934.
Silver
Neapolitan Silver Hallmarks: NAP, Parthenope & Workshop Marks
How to read Neapolitan silver hallmarks: crowned NAP guild dates, French Parthenope punches, Bourbon 7/8 with N/E, and maker initials.
Silver
Venetian Silver: Hallmarks, Lion of St Mark & Collector's Guide
Identify antique Venetian silver by the lion of St Mark, Zecca hallmarks, and 18th-century coffee pots. A collector's guide to dating marks.
Silver
Antique Italian Silver: Hallmarks, 800 vs 925 & Collector's Guide
Learn to identify antique Italian silver: 800 vs 925, hallmarks from 1872 to today, regional schools, and collecting tips for international buyers.