Notes on the range of goods

Lot:
Grade designation for silver in many European countries up to the end of the 19th century. In Germany until the end of 1887, in Austria / Hungary until the end of 1866. 1 lot corresponds to 62.5 / 1000 silver fineness.

Usual fineness:

• 12 lot - 750/1000

• 13 lot - 812.5 / 1000

• 14 lot - 875/1000

Zolotniki:
Fineness designation for silver in Russia until 1917. 1 zolotniki corresponds to 10.4 / 1000 silver fineness.

The usual fineness was 84 zolotniki - 875/1000.
 

Sterling:
Fineness designation for silver 925/1000. Documented in England by the mark of a lion walking to the left, the lion passant.
 

Vermeil:
(French-purple-red) Term for fire-gilded silver, an early method of gilding, in contrast to later galvanic gilding.
 

• Antiques are unique pieces, the offer is subject to change.

• Our offer is continuously updated and expanded.

• Silver objects are difficult to photograph because of the large amount of reflection. Edges, dark spots and discoloration are mostly related to the photo and do not correspond to the actual condition.

• All of our silver objects are original and, if necessary, carefully refurbished. But remember: antiques are in "use" for many decades or even several centuries. That leaves traces. That's a good thing - it is what defines the charm, authenticity and beauty of these objects.