Types of Forks
There are many different varieties/ types of fork. Possibly the most important and widely used ones are the dinner, fish, salad, dessert, and the seafood fork. The shapes of these particular forks accommodate specific foods. Forks which have long tapered tines are made to spear pieces of food, such as steak. Those with a wide […] ...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...
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 Cut Glass?
Cut glass is created and shaped by grinding and polishing the patterns to be cut into the surface very deeply. The cuts are made by moving the item against various sized stones or wheels to get a desirable pattern and the end result being a glass object decorated entirely by cutting. One of the most […] ...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 Pap Boat?
Being fairly new to the antique industry I am always keen to learn about different pieces and their uses. How and why pieces were crafted certainly peeks my interest. That of the pap boat is no exception, when we received one in our inventory recently I went straight off to research. This is the history […] ...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...
More than a Planished Finish – Planished Silver
You may have observed on our website that a wide range of items can be seen to have a planished finish. The word planished is taken from the Latin word ‘Planus’ which translates roughly as ‘flat’. This word is accurate in its definition as it describes the process of finishing a piece by shaping sheet […] ...Read More...
King’s Pattern Cutlery
Throughout my learning experience at AC Silver the battle of the “King’s shape”was one of the most joyful to conquer. I joined the team with no understanding of the base shape or form of cutlery and looked for sources to educate myself so I could ‘hold my own’ in a detailed discussion. After some wrong […] ...Read More...
