British Silver Plate Marks: UK Plating Identification

British silver plate marks indicate electroplated items made in the UK, with specific symbols and systems used by British manufacturers to denote quality and origin.

Major British Plate Manufacturers

Companies like Elkington, Mappin & Webb, and Walker & Hall developed their own marking systems for identifying their silver plate products.

British Plate Quality Marks

British manufacturers used various quality indicators including A1, AA, and specific weight markings to denote the thickness of silver plating.

Registration and Pattern Marks

Many British plate items carry registration diamonds or pattern numbers that help date items and identify manufacturers.

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