Tag: History

what is cast silver
Silver
Louise Snowdon

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

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The Meaning of the Chevron Ring
Jewellery
Louise Snowdon

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

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What is a Pap Boat?
AC Silver
Louise Snowdon

What is a Pap Boat?

Pap boats are small, shallow vessels resembling sauce boats but usually without handles and legs, although some rare American specimens have these. First made in

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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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