Tag: Antique Silver

Entertaining With Silverware
Silver
Rachel O'Keefe-Coulson

Entertaining With Silverware

When discussing my job with family members, friends and even strangers I am often asked the same question “do many people still use silverware”. Each

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What is a Finial?
Silver
Rachel Atkinson

What Is a Finial?

The dictionary definition of a finial is an ornament at the end, top or corner of an object. With such a definition, buildings, curtain rails,

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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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What is a bud vase
Silver
Rachel Atkinson

What is a Bud Vase?

“When a single bloom says so much, why not highlight it in a vase that’s equally elegant?” – Martha Stewart Displaying cut flowers in a

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flatware canteen
Silver
Emma Wright

Flatware Engraving

Engraving Even though engraved flatware is very popular, many people do not realise engraving is a very specialist skill within silversmithing. Although many silversmiths will

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sterling silver chalice
Silver
Jodie Smith

What is a Ciborium?

A ciborium is defined as a large, covered cup – such as a chalice or goblet – which features a cover, usually surmounted by a

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Silver Sidesaddle Stirrup
Silver
Jodie Smith

Silver Sidesaddle Stirrup

This unique piece – created in Latin America – is typical of the style of Sidesaddle stirrups of this time and provenance. However, what makes

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miniature clock
Silver
Jodie Smith

Miniature Antiques

The World of Miniature Antiques Here at AC Silver we are fortunate enough to have a wonderful (suitably small) collection of antique miniature collectables of

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