Vintage Moorcroft: How Old Is It? How can you tell how old a piece of Moorcroft is? Many collectors will have a good idea of the age just by looking at a piece. The most reliable method of dating is probably...
Poole Pottery, based in the town of Poole in Dorset, was set up in 1873 as Carter and Co. and they started out by mainly making architectural ceramics (tiles and ornamental ceramics used in buildings). By the...
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...
List of some 19th/20th century makers This list has been produced to assist in the identification of possible makers. Once a name has been identified as a possibility then a search on the web may reveal a...
List of some 19th/20thcentury Birmingham makers This list has been produced to assist in the identification of possible makers. Once a name has been identified as a possibility then a search on the web may...
List of some 19th/20thcentury Sheffield makers This list has been produced to assist in the identification of possible makers. Once a name has been identified as a possibility then a search on the web may...
Nathaniel Mills The Other 'Famous Five' Birmingham Silver Boxmakers Nathaniel Mills is undoubtedly the most collected and sought after makers of silver boxes, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and card cases made in...
UPDATED MARCH 08 When buying antique silver, remember, the sharks are out there for the scarcer items or even for an experienced dealer, Nathaniel Mills bespoke silver can catch them out and its not the small...
A Table of Kings Queens of England A useful table of Kings and Queens of England names and dates for dating coins, furniture, stamps and just about anything else. The Saxons 1 Offa 757 - 796 2 ...
Navy Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling trade cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card...