How to read a British silver hallmark
A short illustrated guide to the four marks you'll find on antique cutlery, and what they tell you about its origin and age.
Read article →Silver Stories
A small journal of silver, hallmarks and history.
Notes from Kerry's workbench. Plain-English guides to hallmarks, materials, dating and care — written for people who want to understand what they're wearing.
Sterling silver vs silver plate — why it matters
Why Spoon-Bender Creations only works with solid sterling silver, and how to spot the difference at a market stall.
Read article →Finding the year your silver was made
Date letters explained, with a reference table for the most common Edwardian and Victorian assay offices.
Read article →Caring for your silver jewellery
Simple, gentle ways to keep antique silver looking warm and lived-in, rather than chemically bright.
Read article →From family cutlery to a wearable keepsake
What to send, what to expect, and how Kerry approaches a commission from your own silverware.
Read article →The history of the spoon ring
From sailors and silversmiths to 1960s revival — the long, surprisingly romantic life of the spoon ring.
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Silver with history, reshaped by hand.