Luxury Gifts for Writers
Writers don’t need a lot. However, that doesn’t change the fact that they might well want quite a bit. Here at AC Silver, as we write, we can’t help but wish we had a few of the items in our stock for our desks at home, ready and waiting to inspire us to write up […] ...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...
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...
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...
How ‘Green’ Are Antiques?
Many of us are becoming more aware of how green we need to be to help save our planet. Have you considered buying antique or vintage goods instead of modern furnishings to help you go ‘greener’ in 2018? Today, people are considering more sustainable choices when buying products such as food or furniture. Items are […] ...Read More...
What is a Filigree Box?
What is a Filigree Box? Filigree decoration is something which has been around since 3000 BC. There has been such amazing and beautiful metalwork made using this technique, and as fans of AC Silver will know we love our antiquities and beautiful metalwork. Filigree is very popular throughout the world but is particularly seen in […] ...Read More...
The Freedom of a Casket
What is a Casket? Often confused with a funerary box a casket is a decorative box that is commonly smaller than a chest. In the present day they are used to contain jewellery and trinkets, therefore are popular gifts and purchases to be used on dressing tables and even sideboards. Traditionally the casket was used […] ...Read More...
What is a Charger Plate?
Charger plates have been in use since the 19th century. Other names they are known as are service plates and under plates. They have both practical and decorative uses. They are used as a base setting to serve dining courses onto and enhance the dining experience. Due to their use these plates are usually attractively […] ...Read More...
What are Luxury Goods?
Luxury goods are defined as those which are not essential to us or those which are not necessary for everyday life. Luxury goods are over and above unnecessary for survival though, they are those goods associated with wealth, affluence and exclusivity. The term ‘Luxury Goods’ encapsulates the finest things in life; the ability to choose […] ...Read More...
