Rachel Atkinson
Rachel is AC Silver's Digital Assistant helping the website and marketing team with many digital tasks including blog post creation and social media assignments.
Objects of Vertu
We all have objects that we cherish. These could be items that stir up memories, an expensive piece, or simply something we’ve collected that isn’t necessarily worth much. But certain collectable objects that have a specific title attached to them- ‘objects de vertu’. The question is… what does this mean, and what are these objects […] ...Read More...
Napkin Etiquette
Now, it might seem like napkin etiquette is not something you need to know about on a day-to-day basis. However, using your napkin properly is actually just basic table manners – you can no longer blame ignorance for this rudeness! All of these mini rules are actually pretty easy to follow. They are probably little […] ...Read More...
What is Hollowware?
Hollowware or holloware, is a term that is used to describe an item of metal tableware that isn’t flatware. This type of item could include candlesticks, candelabra, compote dishes, teapots, cream jugs, coffee pots, serving dishes, napkin rings, presentation cups, tureens, platters, and other kinds of items that are characterized as tableware. At AC Silver […] ...Read More...
Weighted Silverware
It’s important to establish one thing – weighted silver doesn’t actually refer to the silver itself but rather the construction technique. Interestingly, the silver used in a weighted item is the same as in any other. So, then the question is…what is different about weighted silver? Weighted simply means that there is a solid core […] ...Read More...
What is Antique Silver?
Antique – “A collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality.” Antique – “having a high value because of age and quality” or “belonging to ancient times.” When we speak of antique silver we are referring to a collectable silver […] ...Read More...
Buying Antique Silver
Buying antique silver can be a very good investment. If you are able clean and maintain the piece then silverware can remain in good condition, and thus retain or even enhance its value. As well as silverware being a great investment, it can also be appealing simply due to its ‘art’; the beauty, craftsmanship and […] ...Read More...
What is a Toddy Ladle?
“For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.” -Robert Burns 1788 Toddy or a ‘het pint’ is the traditional drink at Hogmanay. Hogmanay is the New Year’s celebration in Scotland that takes place on the 31st December. Its origins reach back to […] ...Read More...
How to Untangle a Necklace
It’s a busy evening; you’ve been frantically racing around, figuring out what to wear, checking you’ve got the right time, place, considering who is going to be there…safe to say you’re already exhausted. The last thing you need is a complication, then you glance at the necklace you were planning on wearing- it’s a mess. […] ...Read More...
Dessert Etiquette
Ice cream, molten chocolate cake, cheesecake, chocolate eclairs, jelly, apple pie, fruit…the list goes on and on. I’m sure we’ve all got our favourite type of dessert. But the question is, do we really know how to eat them properly? Do we know our dessert etiquette? We need to rectify this situation if we want […] ...Read More...
What is a Finial?
The dictionary definition of a finial is an ornament at the end, top or corner of an object. With such a definition, buildings, curtain rails, flag poles, and other objects, can be said to have finials. However, in the silverware world, when someone says finial we might associate that word with teapots, kettles, coffee pots, […] ...Read More...
