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...
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...
The eBay market for haunted and enchanted items has swelled significantly over the last few years, and, with it, the possibility for fraud. This text is meant to serve as a general guide for buyers seeking...
An explanation of weight measures and their history and weight conversion tables. Weight Table --------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 oz avoirdupois = 437.500...
Introduction There is a big difference in the selection of antique silver for use on your table compared to buying for building an enthusiast's collection. Silver for domestic dining first must fulfil its...
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...
ALL ABOUT SWAROVSKI Swarovski was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski I. It has since developed into an international entity with numerous subsidiaries and is currently in the process of reorganizing its...
THEANTIQUARIUS A-E ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JEWELLERY TERMS Adularescence:term applied to milky moonstones Aggregates: Minerals which form without showing their outer crystal shape Aigrette: Hair Ornament Albert:...