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The London Silver Vaults The World famous London Silver Vaults. The home of silver shopping.

14/10/2026

Hidden beneath the streets of Chancery Lane, The London Silver Vaults is a unique underground arcade home to the world's largest selection of antique, vintage and contemporary silver for sale.

Visit us: The London Silver Vaults, Chancery Lane (Entrance on Southampton Buildings)
Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 17:30 | Sat: 09:00 - 13:00

14/10/2026

Ever searched for where the word "trophy" comes from? Here's the short version.

It began with the Greek tropaion, a monument built from captured weapons to mark victory in battle. The Romans carried the idea into stone, raising permanent monuments to mark their territory.

Centuries later, silver became the material of choice. Rare enough to matter, malleable enough to shape into something worth winning and lasting enough to be handed down.

The Vaults hold trophies spanning decades of craftsmanship. Every piece tells a story, and this one starts in ancient Greece.

Visit us and see them for yourself: The London Silver Vaults, Chancery Lane (Entrance on Southampton Buildings) Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:30 | Sat: 09:00–13:00

14/10/2026

Nearly 200 years old, and still working exactly as it should.

Silver has marked life’s big moments for centuries: christenings, weddings, coming of age, every achievement worth celebrating. But it also elevates the everyday, and a humble apple corer made in sterling silver is a perfect example.

Watch our recent video for more on this Victorian sterling silver apple corer, which has been coring apples perfectly since 1851.

How does silver elevate your every day?



The London Silver Vaults in House & Garden We’re delighted to be featured in January’s House & Garden, exploring the end...
14/10/2026

The London Silver Vaults in House & Garden

We’re delighted to be featured in January’s House & Garden, exploring the enduring appeal of silver, from its rich history to why modern collectors are embracing it once again, plus what to look for when buying today.

Thank you to House & Garden Magazine

The London Silver Vaults

25/09/2026

Did you know the hallmark is the oldest quality control and consumer protection system in the world?

First, to understand the history of British hallmarking let’s start with the close link between silver and money. From ancient times, silver was used as money and all silver coins had to have an equal value – the same size and same purity. A ratio of 92.5% silver to 7.5% copper was found to produce an excellent silver alloy, easily worked and highly durable. So, in 1158, King Henry II made this alloy the legal standard required of British coinage and that standard was called sterling silver. Silver and money were inextricably linked; they were really the same thing.

But silver wasn't just used to make coins, it was also used to make objects. The purity of silver items was vital and in 1238 King Henry III passed a law stating no silver items could be made which were 'worse than the king's money'. So, sterling silver became the minimum standard allowed for wrought silverware. However, there was no method in place for proving a silver item had been tested. In 1300, it was King Edward I who passed a statute and established a system of testing (assaying) to ensure all silver wares were of sterling standard (92.5% pure silver); the same as the coin of the realm. If a piece passed, it was applied with a leopard’s head mark. An additional standard mark was introduced in 1544 - the “lion passant” (walking lion) - and was adopted by all the provincial assay offices. Although the other marks all varied depending on which assay office was used, the same lion passant was always present on English sterling silver.

More than 700 years later, the lion passant appearing on every piece of assayed British sterling silver, is still protecting buyers today. To this day, it is still an offence for un-hallmarked articles to be passed off as sterling silver. Any items that do not comply can lead to prosecution and fines.

There is nowhere better to learn about the history of hallmarks than The London Silver Vaults. Come and find out more from our dealers.

The finest caviar deserves the finest silver caviar bowl from The London Silver Vaults.This caviar bowl is by Comyns, an...
25/09/2026

The finest caviar deserves the finest silver caviar bowl from The London Silver Vaults.

This caviar bowl is by Comyns, and finished with a silver-gilt sturgeon finial, a fitting detail, as only sturgeon eggs can technically be called caviar. Everything else is roe.

The bowl is available at The London Silver Vaults. The caviar at Otto's.

25/09/2026

What makes The London Silver Vaults different to any other shopping venue in London?

We hold the largest collection of silver for sale in the world. 25 independent dealers at one address beneath Chancery Lane, an historic street in central London bordering the City of London and in the heart of the city's legal district, near the Royal Courts of Justice.

It's the reason people travel here from across the world.

Visit us: The London Silver Vaults, Chancery Lane (Entrance on Southampton Buildings) Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:30 | Sat: 09:00–13:00

Some special pieces we have found in The Vaults this week.There is a piece for every decade, every style and every occas...
25/09/2026

Some special pieces we have found in The Vaults this week.

There is a piece for every decade, every style and every occasion, and 25 specialist dealers means there is always something new to fall for.

Visit us and find the piece you can't stop thinking about.

The London Silver Vaults, Chancery Lane (Entrance on Southampton Buildings) Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:30 | Sat: 09:00–13:00

24/09/2026

Ch*****ne, poured in style.

This sterling silver Ch*****ne holder does more than look the part: it protects a polished wood table from scratches and catches any stray drops as you pour, so you can present a bottle of Ch*****ne with real elegance at the table.

Buy the Ch*****ne holder, and our sterling silver Ch*****ne flutes, at The London Silver Vaults. Poured at Otto's, where Ch*****ne is part of the Belle Époque dining experience.

Which daily ritual have you elevated with a piece of silver?This hand-engraved sterling silver case was made for Victori...
16/01/2026

Which daily ritual have you elevated with a piece of silver?

This hand-engraved sterling silver case was made for Victorian calling cards, but it fits the modern world, and your credit cards, perfectly.

It’s a seamless transition: swap a standard wallet for the weight and character of hallmarked silver and turn every mundane transaction into a moment of tactile luxury.

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Find it: The London Silver Vaults, Chancery Lane (Entrance on Southampton Buildings)
Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 09:00 – 17:30 Sat: 09:00 – 13:00

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The London Silver Vaults 53 – 64 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A1QS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+442072423844

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