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Our extensive hallmarked sterling silver candlestick collection includes both traditional and contemporary designs - from modern silver tea light holders to opulent candelabras, from church style candlesticks to storm lamps - we have elegant silver candlesticks to suit every taste and budget.
All of these silver candlesticks are handmade in England. The manufacturing processes employed includes spinning, silversmithing (soldering) and finishing (polishing).The 'raw material' or silver is supplied from the bullion dealer to the Silversmith in silver sheet or coil form and silver circular blanks. The quality has to be a minimum of 925 parts silver per 1000 parts in order to pass the Hallmarking regulations.
In its pure state, silver, in common with other precious metals, is extremely soft and susceptible to wear and damage. For this reason, the silver used to make jewellery and domestic articles is invariably alloyed with other metals such as copper and zinc.
From the buyer's point of view, the important question is just how much other metal, has been added. For over 700 years, British hallmarks have provided an accurate answer to that question. They guarantee that the article, which bears them, conforms to strictly defined standards of purity or fineness.
All of these silver candlesticks are handmade in England. The manufacturing processes employed includes spinning, silversmithing (soldering) and finishing (polishing).The 'raw material' or silver is supplied from the bullion dealer to the Silversmith in silver sheet or coil form and silver circular blanks. The quality has to be a minimum of 925 parts silver per 1000 parts in order to pass the Hallmarking regulations.
In its pure state, silver, in common with other precious metals, is extremely soft and susceptible to wear and damage. For this reason, the silver used to make jewellery and domestic articles is invariably alloyed with other metals such as copper and zinc.
From the buyer's point of view, the important question is just how much other metal, has been added. For over 700 years, British hallmarks have provided an accurate answer to that question. They guarantee that the article, which bears them, conforms to strictly defined standards of purity or fineness.