Silver & Silver-plated items
An Indian summer for silver collectors
Chiswick Auctions will conduct what it believes is the first ever auction devoted to Indian silver of the Raj period on February 14.
Wedding cake stand with royal connection is one of 'five to buy' ideas for silver
A late Victorian silver-plated cake stand with a royal wedding connection is one of the stand-out lots at the Tennants auction on November 12.
Variety is the spice of life at a country house auction
Country house auctions are not as common as they used to be but when they do take place can provide a wide selection of varied lots.
Five pieces of silver catching the eye at upcoming auction
Looking at both modern and tradition pieces from silver, it is possible to see the styles and fashions of the age in which they were made reflected in these items.
The buyer's guide to antique silver novelty items
While grand and elaborate pieces of silver became an essential part of 18th and 19th century dining culture, at the same time, smaller silver novelty items began to emerge as the Victorians acquired a taste for humorous or whimsical pieces.
The buyer's guide to silver hallmarks
When buying silver at auction it’s important to look for an item’s hallmarks. These silver hallmarks indicate the purity of the precious metal and often identify the date and location where the item was originally stamped or 'assayed'.
Silver vs Silver plated: An expert's guide
Silver and silver plate may look similar but there are important differences between them which greatly affect their values at auction.
Historic Suffragette collection to be sold in Stroud
A small but fascinating group of items once belonging to a Suffragette is being offered at auction this month.
Silver selection: Collectable pieces coming up at auction that can also still be used today
One of the great things about silver is the range of forms into which it can be worked and the different types of decoration applied.
Christmas gifts: Sparkling silver and jewellery
Perfect for a treat or a Christmas gift, here is a selection of jewellery and silver items coming up for sale.