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Period division is a term used to classify antiques according to the year of manufacture. Britain's eras are named after the king who ruled over them.

Since it greatly reflects the background of the era and the tastes of the king at that time, the style changes with each era.

All British made silver products have a small stamp called a hallmark.
When it comes to pocket watches, the silver cases of British watches are also engraved.

European silver products have hallmarks, stamped with marks to certify purity, etc., and these are said to date back to the Eastern Roman Empire in the 4th century.
The British hallmark system was established by law during the reign of Edward I in the 14th century, and silver products were required to be sterling silver (92.5% purity).