What is a Creamer Jug?
A creamer jug is a small jug or pitcher, designed for holding either cream or milk. They are most commonly made from silver, earthenware and porcelain. The earliest examples of cream jugs which have been discovered are from the early 18th century, as the popularity of tea increased alongside the advent of tea and coffeehouses. […] ...Read More...
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 various types and styles. The earliest examples of miniatures date back to Ancient Egypt, around 5000 BC. The pieces discovered there were wooden farm animals and carts; common subjects of […] ...Read More...
What is Luxury Silverware?
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 and above that which is required for survival, and they are those which are even beyond the desire for comfort and ease of lifestyle- they are […] ...Read More...
What is a Tea Caddy?
‘What is a Tea Caddy?’ Yes, the big question on your mind when you sprung out of bed this morning – we guessed! Don’t worry, we’ll help you answer this one… A caddy – ‘A small storage container, typically one with divisions.’ So believe it or not, when you put two and two together, a […] ...Read More...
What is a Mote Spoon?
The mote spoon’s short life began in the late 17th century, with the London Gazette describing these elegant and charming spoons as: ‘long or strainer spoons with narrow pointy ends’. Intended to be used to strain tea, the general public did not take especially well to the mote spoon, and they only remained as part […] ...Read More...
