Collections of silver can vary from a small piece such as an inexpensive tea spoon or inkwell to elaborate tea sets,trays and candelabra. A finished piece of silver should reflect the craftsmanship and style of its creator. Every piece of silver has its own hallmark showing when, where and by whom it has been created. The hallmarking of Irish silver came into effect by charter in 1638 when the first piece of silver was assayed and hallmarked

At H. Danker we will always take you through the various marks and supply a background to the origin and history of our extensive stocks. For example Irish hall- marks consist of the Harp Crowned-a fineness indication,the Makers Mark-which must be impressed on to every piece and the Date Letter which establishes the time of manufacture. Designs and patterns together with the quality of the work of the silversmith give each individual piece of silver its uniqueness and consequently its value.