If you have old silverware, such as spoons, forks and knives, that you want to sell or recycle, you need to know how to identify silver items. Silver is a metal that has been used for centuries to make utensils, jewelry, coins, and more. Silver items can have different levels of purity and quality, depending on how much silver they contain and how they were made.
One way to identify silver items is to look for hallmarks. Hallmarks are small symbols or letters that are stamped on the surface of the silver item, usually on the back or underside. Hallmarks can indicate the maker, the country of origin, the date of manufacture, and the purity of the silver.
For example, a hallmark that says “925” means that the item is 92.5% silver, which is also known as sterling silver. A hallmark that says “900” means that the item is 90% silver, which is also known as coin silver. A hallmark that says “800” means that the item is 80% silver, which is a lower grade of silver.
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