Tag: Antique

luxury gifts for writers
Occasional
Bethany Massey

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

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What is a Filigree Box
Silver
Louise Snowdon

What Is Filigree?

The term “filigree” comes from the Latin words “filum,” meaning thread, and “granum,” meaning grain. It refers to the use of fine threads of metal

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Scottish freedom casket
Silver
Rachel O'Keefe-Coulson

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

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What Is a Charger Plate?
Silver
Louise Snowdon

What Is a Charger Plate?

Charger plates have been in use since the 19th century. They are sometimes referred to as service plates and under plates. They have both practical

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