Information from the Assay Offices of Great Britain GUARANTEEING THE QUALITY OF PRECIOUS METALS SINCE 1327 The purpose of this document is to give practical guidance in relation to Hallmarking matters. The UK...
There have been a number of questions concerning the difference between a Hot Cast and Cold Cast Bronze. Short and sweet version: Hot Cast is Metal and Cold Cast is Resin. Both forms are usually made from a...
As a follow on to my two earlier guides, I have had requests on how to identify a real hot cast bronze. The following are only suggestions and no harm whatsoever should be caused to a real hot cast bronze in...
in my opinion of all things military, the item that most people get ripped off with especially on ebay is cap badges.to say it is a minefield is an understatement i hope my advice will at least save someone...
Hello there. I've been collecting bronzes by a company called Heredities for a while now, and thought that if you had seen one of these fine peices, and had considered perhaps starting a collection of your...
The most traditional method of casting bronze is the Lost Wax Process. This process is more commonly used for figural sculptures capturing fine detail whilst the other common method, Sand Casting is used for...
If you've ever wondered how to 'read' a weights and measures verification mark, this short guide should help. From 1878, British law changed to require local authorities to begin using a uniform system of...
AM I THE ONLY ONE NOTICING THIS LATEST TREND ??? I THINK THERE ARE BID-UP GREMLINS AT WORK - EITHER ON A FRIEND TO FRIEND BASIS, OR ON A COMMISSION LEVEL : SEVERAL ITEMS I HAVE BID ON LATELY HAVE BEEN HEAVILY...
Everyone knows that car boot sales can be fun and a great place to pick up a bargain. Here are a few tips I have picked up over the years to try and keep you one step in front of the other bargain hunters!...
In 1890 toy makers started to make Iron toy mechanical banks,many of the actual makers were from Iron foundries when times were slack,, workmen would make the toys,Makers of Cast Iron Toy Banks were mainly...