How to Set the Perfect Easter Table
Spring has finally sprung and I don’t know about you but it feels like Mother Nature really took her time with this one. Having said that, now that spring is here I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the longer nights, the (slightly) warmer days, and then of course there’s all the new life around – i’m primarily […] ...Read More...
What is Silver Flatware?
The dictionary definition of flatware is: relatively flat tableware such as utensils, forks, knives, spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food. So, we’re thinking along the lines of eating utensils. The question then is; what is the difference between flatware and cutlery? To me, after that definition, they seem to be one in the same- right?! But let’s start by learning the ins and outs of flatware… ...Read More...
Dickens Museum Welcomes AC Silver
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Except, for this cheese toaster it truly is only the best of times. AC Silver are proud to announce that our very own sterling silver 1820 cheese toaster dish has gone on a unique adventure to London to be a part of the […] ...Read More...
How to Tell Diamonds from Paste
What are Paste Diamonds? The term “paste” is used to describe various different types of cut glass. Paste stones come in an array of colours and sizes and they were mainly produced to imitate the look of diamonds. Today, we consider paste stones as little more than costume jewellery or imitation stones; however paste was […] ...Read More...
How to Make Tea Using a Spirit Kettle
Spirit kettles started appearing during the late 1600s, a time when innovation surrounding tea-drinking was at its peak. At this time, teapots were very small and didn’t contain so many tea leaves; this was because tea was still an expensive commodity that had to be used sparingly. Despite this, people were obsessing over this new […] ...Read More...
Silver and Status
How do you choose to present yourself to the world? Is it through how you dress? What you own? Or just generally how you appear to others? These things aren’t everything, but a first impression goes a long way! This is a concept that has existed throughout human history. Adorning yourself with material goods has […] ...Read More...
Cameo Brooch History
Although we mainly associate cameos with the image of a face in profile, ‘cameo’ actually refers to the method of carving rather than the subject. Cameo brooch history is an interesting one, dating back to 300 BC. The subjects and purpose of cameos may have changed since, but their popularity has remained fairly constant. Cameo […] ...Read More...
The AC Silver Animal Shelter
According to statistics within Britain, most people do not feel adulthood begins until the age of 29; with more ‘young adults’ staying at home with their parents, wanting to travel the world and being unenthusiastic in their career planning. I personally like to keep up to date with statistics and as I am now 30 […] ...Read More...
The AC Silver Circus
Almost four years ago I wrote a blog describing a conversation I had with a colleague in regards to what life would be like if we owned an ‘AC Silver Coffee House’. While my imagination roamed out once more it was under discussion with my colleague Gemma that life is like a circus, it is […] ...Read More...
Teapot History
The History of Teapots Tea Traditions From Around The World Tea was first introduced to Britain in the 17th century, and it was initially exclusive to gentlemen of the upper classes, and was only sold in coffee houses. This was in no small part due to the high price to import tea leaves. Eventually, tea […] ...Read More...
