Silver

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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hallmarks

Metals; Silver

A group of distinctive marks applied to wrought silver to describe standard, maker, date and origin. Hallmarks vary according to country and place of assay.

hallmarking

Metals; Silver

The striking of marks on silver at a legally recognised assay office to describe standard of purity, name of maker, and date and place of assay.

gorget

Metals; Silver

A small piece of armour worn at the neck which evolved by the 17th century into a badge of rank for a military officer.

georgian

Metals; Silver

Silver associated with the reigns of Kings George I (1714-1727), George II (1727-1760) and George III (1760-1820). Also broadly refers to the eighteenth century and to its style.

gadroon

Metals; Silver

Decorative moulding of repetitive curving convex flutes, used on borders etc.

frosted silver

Metals; Silver

A decorative technique, involving heat and submersion in sulphuric acid, to create a contrasting layer of pure silver on the surface of sterling silver; especially popular in early 19th century.