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So those sorts of marks are unsanctioned?

When did "official" marking start and was it different here in America?

Somebody just sent me a private message mentioning "pseudo marks". Google hasn't been too helpful in explaining what that means. Can someone elucidate?

Eagle! Yes, that makes sense. Any suggestions about how to find out more?

Yes, I've been reading about fakes, though I can't imagine there is much profit in making a fake that only sells at melt value. Let me put it another way: I think silver (metal) is overpriced right now. Does that make this a bad time to buy this kind of collectible - would you expect to see better p...

http://aplawrence.com/images/hallmarksclose.jpg http://aplawrence.com/images/DSC02450small.JPG I originally thought this might be French, but I'm told it belongs in this forum. Can you tell me what the symbol in the middle is (I thought it might be a pig or an apple) and anything else you might know?

Yes, of course. I'm not sure how much of this stuff is actually being melted - just because it is being traded around at melt vale doesn't mean it is actually being melted.

What would you advise someone right now? Should they begin collecting or wait for silver prices to calm down?

I see dealers buying and selling silverware at or under melt value now. Is this an indication that they think the silver melt price is far too high now and will tumble? Where is the collectible value floor on most of this? in other words, how far would the metal value have to fall before older piece...