What is Cast Silver?
Casting is a process which has been used in various forms over the last 5,000 years. It is argued that the first true metalworking skill was that of casting (investment or lost-wax casting). Cast silver holds a great appeal due to its fine quality and superior gauge of silver. Cast items are handmade, often in […] ...Read More...
Silver For Tea Drinking
We British are known for being big fans of a good cup of English tea and here at AC Silver we know that silver enriches the taste of food and drink. Originally tea was reserved only for the upper classes in society due to its expense when imported into Europe from China in the late […] ...Read More...
The Meaning of the Chevron Ring
History of the Chevron Symbol Traditional symbols are often used as inspiration in jewellery and silverware design. These symbols tell us a lot about the beliefs and thoughts of people from earlier centuries. The chevron is no exception. We saw a rise in the popularity of the chevron ring in 2015 as it was seen […] ...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...
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...
Teapot History
The History of Teapots Tea Traditions From Around The World Tea was first introduced to Britain in the 17th century, and it was initially exclusive to gentlemen of the upper classes, and was only sold in coffee houses. This was in no small part due to the high price to import tea leaves. Eventually, tea […] ...Read More...
The History of Suffragette Jewellery
A Guide to Suffragette Jewellery In broadest terms, Suffragette Jewellery encompases a wide range of jewellery which was either commissioned for, or worn by, supporters of the Suffragette and Suffragist movements in the early 1900s. The distinct feature of most of this jewellery was its colour scheme: Green, white and purple (or violet), which adhered […] ...Read More...
Sharing a Peg or Two – The Pegged Tankard
The Pegged Tankard Originating in wooden tankards, the peg system was introduced by King Edgar I the Peaceful; he was the King of England 959 to 975AD. The interior of the tankards would be fitted with wooden pegs or nails to divide the volume equally into eighths. This innovative system was used to bring awareness […] ...Read More...
If Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend, Then Cufflinks Should Definitely Be A Man’s
The need for a solution to the challenge of getting one’s hand through shirt sleeves without the cuffs being excessively wide gave way to the development of various types of cufflinks we see today. History of Cufflinks Prior to the 17th Century, a cufflink referred simply to a ribbon that tied the cuff. […] ...Read More...
