Is it possible for silver not to have hallmarks?

[kojak]

Hi All,

Does anyone know if it is posisble for silver not to be hallmarked (i.e pre dates halmarks?)

I have what appears to be an old silver spoon (a condiment spoon ?) and despite close examination there does not appear to be any hallmarks.

The spoon measures 14.5 cm in length and is very light and is fantastically balanced (weighted etc). I'm just stumped re. lack of hallmarks. Does anyone recognis eteh design style ?

Any assistance guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Kenny




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[Theoderich]

it is possible
i have also old silver without a hallmark

to check my silver I have an special acid
I take a little drip of aicd on the Silver - if the colour is red - it is silver
if the colour is green/yellow - it is an other metall
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[kojak]

Hi,

Thanks for responding.

Cna you please tell me what acid you use and do you drip it on the silver item and clean it off (with no problem)?

Thanks

Kenny
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[admin]

Acid testing is not thought well of, suggest you give this post a read.
viewtopic.php?t=11330
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[kojak]

Thanks Admin.
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