Tag: Antique Silverware

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 kovsh
Silver
Rachel Atkinson

What is a Kovsh?

The kovsh is a Russian ladle or drinking vessel that dates back thousands of years to the tenth century. In this era, they were simple

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what are luxury goods
Jewellery
Jodie Smith

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

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What is a coffee Urn
Silver
Louise Snowdon

What is a Coffee Urn?

Brewing coffee is something that dates back to the mid-15th century. There have been many inventions throughout time in relation to brewing coffee. The filter

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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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What Is a Jardinière?
Silver
Jodie Smith

What Is a Jardinière?

Jardinière is a catch–all term for any vessel, from a bowl to an urn, which can be used for keeping flowers in. The literal French

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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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Argyle History
Silver
Emilia-Jane Jeffries

Argyle History

The First Argyll In the 18th Century, the argyle (also spelled ‘argyle’) was famously named after, and crafted in honour of, the fifth Duke of Argyll, John

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