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A leopard`s head, a prancing lion, letters that stand for years, marks representing a city or town–all are clues. But this is no game. These are clues to identifying antique silver.

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Of particular note is legislation enacted in France in 1797 that requires all maker's marks be framed by a shield or diamond-type border. Gold and silver hallmarks are somewhat more universal.