Seek the Rare
Treasure the Years

Among all European countries, Sweden's hallmarking system might be the most 'OCD' friendly. With a date code system unbroken since 1759, learning to spot the 'Cat's Paw' and 'S' mark allows you to date a piece of Swedish silver to the exact year.

If British silver is about tradition and French silver is about luxury, Danish silver is about purity. Learn to decode the famous 'Three Towers' mark and discover the Nordic design aesthetic that goes beyond Georg Jensen.

Italian silverware is like Italians: romantic, artistic, but a bit chaotic. How do you distinguish between a Milanese masterpiece and a Florentine treasure using a tiny lozenge frame? And what does that mysterious 'axe' symbol signify?

The history of French hallmarks mirrors the history of France itself. From the revolutionary 'Rooster' to the restoration 'Old Man', and finally to the enduring 'Minerva'. Based on authoritative charts, this guide helps you decode the world's most complex purity system at a glance.

Before Tiffany rose to fame, S. Kirk & Son of Baltimore was synonymous with American silver. As America's oldest surviving silversmith firm, its iconic 'Repoussé' style was so distinct it was simply called 'Baltimore Silver'. This guide helps you date these floral masterpieces by their marks.