BIRMINGHAM STERLING SILVER DATE LETTER CHART ...Not everyone can memorise the date letters that appear on silver, yet they are so very important in dating silver items. As far as I am aware this is the first...
This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
LONDON STERLING SILVER DATE LETTER CHART ...Not everyone can memorise the date letters that appear on silver, yet they are so very important in dating silver items. As far as I am aware this is the first time...
An explanation of weight measures and their history and weight conversion tables. Weight Table --------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 oz avoirdupois = 437.500 grains...
As you will see I sell Burmese opium weights in auctions and through my shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Naga-Store quite regularly. Many buyers I suspect could do with more information on the history of the...
Here is an alphabetical list of some audio and video terms that you may find on eBay but not know what they mean. Acetate Metal discs covered in a waxy lacquer, onto which the track or tracks are then "cut"...
Part II - History of pens and photographs and further informations how you could educate yourself. Further forgeries Shaky Writing Signatures are usually written in a few seconds and this should be apparent in...
Royal Mint Dubious Offers Dubious Offers from the Royal Mint Most of the collectors coins offered by the British Royal Mint are very nice, even though we do think that some of them tend to be slightly...
This is Part 2 of my FAKES COUNTERFEITS GUIDE which I've had to divide due to Ebay's space limitations. Please see Part 1 (A thru D) for more guides . Don't forget to vote, it really helps get the word out to...
Judaica Kiddush Cups and Ceremonial Goblets Buying Guide Before each main meal on Shabbats and festivals, and at various special ceremonies such as weddings and circumcisions. A blessing is recited over a...