Hallmarking Survey Results
A hallmarking consumer survey from Hersey & Son Silversmiths that produced interesting results as to the importance of hallmarking to the public and their understanding of it.
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Hallmarking - Why it's important
Hallmarking is a system of quality control and authentication of precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. It involves the official marking or stamping of these metals to confirm their purity...
The History & Etiquette of the Hip Flask
Silver hip flasks or pocket flasks seem to have first appeared in Georgian times and became very popular in the Victorian era. Previously, personal flasks like this were made from glass...
How to Clean a Silver Wine Decanter | Hersey & Son Silversmiths
Cleaning a wine decanter after you have used it for your red wine or port can be tricky, especially if you have finished the bottle and gone to bed without...