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Silver

silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. Silver is a soft white lustrous transition metal.

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lion passant
Metals; Silver

The mark applied in the UK to silver of sterling standard.

leopard’s head
Metals; Silver

The London mark on sterling silver.

knop
Metals; Silver

A bulbous ornament on a stem (for instance, of a goblet); can also refer to the terminal of a spoon.

jardinière
Metals; Silver

A deep bowl or pot, often with handles, intended for the display of flowers. Popular in silver in late 18th century.

humetty
Metals; Silver

Couped at the ends. Usually refers to saltires and crosses. When on a shield the ends follow the contours of the shield.

hollowware
Metals; Silver

Articles wrought from sheets of silver by hammering, spinning or stamping generally for domestic or culinary use eg. Teapots.

hanoverian pattern
Metals; Silver

Flatware which has stems with turned up ends; style associated with reigns of Hanoverian monarchs in 18th century.

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