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How to read the marks, the numbers, and the periods that define Taxco silver.
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A 5xxx number on a Margot piece identifies a design, not a specific item. Here's what the stamp actually tells you, and what to watch for when it doesn't.
April 21, 2026
A Golden Age hallmark tells you who made the piece, where, what the silver content is, and, after 1948, which workshop was registered to the Mexican government. Here's how to read each part.