18th Century Table Settings
‘One cannot have too large a party’ – Jane Austen I love the Georgian era. It sounds odd to say but if someone was to ask me which particular period I’m enamoured by the most it would probably have to be the time of the four George’s. Why? Primarily, it’s probably due to my keen […] ...Read More...
Year of the Pig
We’re more than halfway through 2019, and this year’s jewellery trends have not disappointed. With the New Year came new styles- from chunky chains to fashionable feathers- and all have been stunning. One trend that has really caught our eyes, however, is that of pig themed pieces. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 is in […] ...Read More...
Antique Sewing Accessories
Those of us that cling to our thimbles and threads, refusing to believe that sewing is becoming a dying art, secretly know that there’s a silver lining to be found in the decline of our favourite hobby; more antique sewing accessories for us. That’s right, with general interest no longer what it once was, where […] ...Read More...
Antique Accessories for the Home
Antique accessories for the home can be hard to come by, especially if you are searching for silver that has truly stood the test of time. Here at AC Silver, we know our silver, and we are proud to present only the finest antique accessories for your homes. Join us on a soiree of silverware […] ...Read More...
Antique Bar Accessories
Is there anything better than a fully-stocked bar? Clinking tumblers, sparkling decanters, and shimmering liquors; pouring wine from a claret jug, hosting sophisticated cocktail parties, or settling into the evening with a glass of something cool and refreshing; antique bar accessories truly bring the vision to life. Picture the scene: today was long, the work […] ...Read More...
Antique Desk Accessories
A private study, a large oak desk cloaked in an array of antique desk accessories, the smell of books and cigars wafting on the air. This imagery is brought to you by my dreams; I long for a stunning study space, perfect for reading, writing, and being alone. If this sounds like a dream to […] ...Read More...
We’re recruiting! Get paid £30 an hour to hunt for valuables at car boot sales
The antique marketplace is forever changing, and like most industries it has experienced digitisation. However, because of the nature of antiques, hidden gems can still be regularly found at flea markets, garden sales and car boots. However it’s pretty impossible for a business to get to every car boot sale and flea market, which is […]
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The Owl, the Pussy-Cat, and the Runcible Spoon
‘They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon,’ ‘The Owl and the Pussy-Cat’ by Edward Lear (1871) Everyone was a child once, and most of us will recall the renowned […] ...Read More...
Tea in the Georgian Era
The routine is familiar to us all- boil the kettle, steep the tea, and add milk and sugar to taste. Tea-making is as natural to us Brits as breathing. In fact, centuries ago writer David Elliston claimed ‘the making of tea is one of the most deep seated British rituals, impervious to change’. It’s hard […] ...Read More...
Modern Silver and Antique Silver
Despite specialising in antique silver, we understand that there is space for both antique and modern silverware in the home. Some people have a strict preference for antique silverware, valuing the history and craftsmanship behind the piece. Others prefer modern silverware, with the value being placed in the fact that they are the original owner […] ...Read More...
