This is a brief introduction to the subject of hallmarks on English sterling silver since the 1700s. It may enable the reader to decide whether their article is solid silver or silver plated and help identify...
Please be careful when buying badge/crest for ships of the Royal Navy, all badges are Crown Copyright, and anyone selling them as a business is required to have an Ministry of Defence License and pay a 10%...
Can you tell a Richard I from a Henry III ? This guide will show you how to, quickly and easily . This guide will I hope attempt to provide quick and easy ways to differentiate between and establish the mint,...
Chandelier Glossary ~ You may find the following terms useful when deciding what type of chandelier you want. Arm ~ The light bearing part of a chandelier sometimes known as a branch. Bag ~ A bag of crystal...
ADVICE FOR PEOPLE BUYING ARCHAEOLOGICAL OBJECTS FOUND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Five things to ASK: •Have you legal title to sell? •Where was the object found?•When was the object found?•Was there a legal...
British Building and Architecture On Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling trading cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide...
Not everything offered as 'solid silver' is so and not every seller realises that their item is worth less than they thought. Some sellers unfortunately aim to deceive and others honestly believe in the...
Gemstones are either mined or found in alluvial deposits. They occur as natural crystals and each species has its own particualr crystal structure. The style of cutting stones has developed over the centuries...
Red - Ashay Car Mascots A Short Guide to the Efforts Life of Hermann George Ascher (Part 2 ) Continued from Part one Sales took place at the major motor exhibitions in London and Edinburgh, also at the...