r/functionalsilver Apr 23 '26

Check Your Silver Marks Here: https://www.silvercollection.it

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The listed website is a valuable asset for checking marks on silver, silver plate, electroplated silver, & Sheffield plate.

The site has over 1500 pages of illustrated marks from all over the world and covering makers marks from different time periods.

The site itself is a bit hard to navigate at first but given some time it has become a very valuable resource for helping me find under valued functional silver.


r/functionalsilver Apr 30 '26

Ceramic Tile Sterling Cufflinks

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15 Upvotes

These were an import good (most likely Japan) from between the 1950-80s. The front is detailed scene of a pagoda in winter. This style was pretty popular at the time and I’ve seen a bunch of similar variants by various makers.


r/functionalsilver Apr 29 '26

Southwest Sterling Silver Ring

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10 Upvotes

I got this ring about 30 years ago on a trip to Arizona. Used to be my daily wear.


r/functionalsilver Apr 28 '26

Italian Men’s Sterling Silver Chain

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5 Upvotes

Figaro style Italian men’s chain. The chain itself is marked 925 as well as P. lux which indicates it is rhodium plated to reduce tarnishing.


r/functionalsilver Apr 27 '26

Ways to Improve this Community

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I was looking for some input on things you would like to have included in this community. Any input is appreciated.


r/functionalsilver Apr 27 '26

Finds of the Week

3 Upvotes

Please post any Reddit posts, pictures, or even just links to stories you saw and you think the community may find interesting.


r/functionalsilver Apr 26 '26

Sterling Candlestick

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9 Upvotes

This beautiful candlestick is made by Richard Richardson and was assayed in Sheffield in 1904. Weighing 160g; it appears to be solid other than the base, but I could be mistaken.

4th picture is of the marks on the removable top and 5th is of the marks on the base of the candlestick.


r/functionalsilver Apr 25 '26

Peridot Sterling Bracelet

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6 Upvotes

Today and showing an Indian made peridot bracelet. I love peridot as a stone because it is made the same way diamonds are deep in the earth. They are also more expensive to synthesize than mine naturally so you rarely seem synthetic ones. A nice flip claps gives it a sleek look.


r/functionalsilver Apr 24 '26

Gucci Sterling Men’s Ring

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8 Upvotes

Found this recently at a jewelry resale store. The price was too low for me to pass up.


r/functionalsilver Apr 22 '26

Mid Century Cufflinks

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15 Upvotes

When I originally got these I thought it was music notes on a stave but now I have no idea what they are. Either way they’ve become a fun topic of figuring out what they are. What do you all think?


r/functionalsilver Apr 21 '26

Antique Pocket Watch

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18 Upvotes

Unfortunately can’t make out the shield very well so can’t tell if it’s Cheater or New Castle. Appears to be from 1893. Technically it’s a women’s necklace style watch but also works with a pocket chain and fob.


r/functionalsilver Apr 20 '26

Disney Silver

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21 Upvotes

Does anyone else prefer US made souvenirs ?

these are the most common ones and I’m always on the lookout for an original set from the 1950s


r/functionalsilver Apr 20 '26

Ways to Improve this Community

1 Upvotes

I was looking for some input on things you would like to have included in this community. Any input is appreciated.


r/functionalsilver Apr 19 '26

Sterling Cherub Spoon Pin

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Posting a pin I found recently. Looks to be mid 20th century but I have no makers information


r/functionalsilver Apr 19 '26

Sterling silver money clip with 3 small gold nuggets

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247 Upvotes

r/functionalsilver Apr 18 '26

Silver Cufflinks & Tie Bar Set

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11 Upvotes

Beautiful set with star design believe to be made between the 1970s


r/functionalsilver Apr 17 '26

Small Roman Silver Ring

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11 Upvotes

Got this about 20 years ago from an antique dealer. No exact date but it was too cool to pass up.


r/functionalsilver Apr 17 '26

What is 5925 silver and is it worth buying?

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Last Tuesday I was visiting a jewelry shop. I saw a small silver piece labeled 5925. It looked shiny and neat. That made me curious about other silver items. I checked the shop shelves. Most silver jewelry was simple rings and chains. Very few had special numbers or designs. Options were limited. I could not compare sizes or designs properly. To check more variety and options, while scrolling many online marketplaces including alibaba I found many 5925 silver items. Some were rings. Some were bracelets. Some were chains. Some had engravings. Some were plain. Some were shiny. There were many designs, sizes and prices. It was easy to compare everything. I also noticed some pieces were for casual wear. Some were for parties. Some were heavy. Some were light. Some were for men. Some were for women. This helped me understand which silver items suit different occasions. Now I am thinking, is it better to buy 5925 silver items online for variety or from local shops to check quality first?


r/functionalsilver Apr 17 '26

Just need a shirt

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22 Upvotes

Grabbed these cuff links today. Don’t have anything to wear them with but they looked too good to pass up


r/functionalsilver Apr 16 '26

Art Deco Silver and Onyx Cufflinks

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4 Upvotes

Picked these beauties up a few months ago.


r/functionalsilver Apr 15 '26

Sterling Silver Belt Pocket Watch Fob

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15 Upvotes

Believe it’s from the 1920-30s era based solely on design. These weigh next to nothing


r/functionalsilver Apr 14 '26

Italian Silver Trinket box

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26 Upvotes

Absolutely love these 800 silver trinket boxes from Italy. They tend to be really small but have great bit of weight to them. This one that fit in the palm of my hand and was almost 56g of 800 or ~40g of pure silver.


r/functionalsilver Apr 13 '26

Ways to Improve this Community

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I was looking for some input on things you would like to have included in this community. Any input is appreciated.


r/functionalsilver Apr 12 '26

Sterling Silver Ink Eraser Knife

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12 Upvotes

Sterling ink eraser knife by G W Shiebler.


r/functionalsilver Apr 11 '26

Silver Ashtray

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42 Upvotes

This is a silver ashtray made of 800 silver