Tag: Antique Silverware

King’s Pattern Cutlery
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Rachel O'Keefe-Coulson

King’s Pattern Cutlery

Throughout my learning experience at AC Silver the battle of the “King’s shape” was one of the most joyful to conquer. I joined the team

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What is a Filigree Box
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Louise Snowdon

What Is Filigree?

The term “filigree” comes from the Latin words “filum,” meaning thread, and “granum,” meaning grain. It refers to the use of fine threads of metal

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Dessert Etiquette
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Rachel Atkinson

Dessert Etiquette

Ice cream, molten chocolate cake, cheesecake, chocolate eclairs, jelly, apple pie, fruit…the list goes on and on. I’m sure we’ve all got our favourite type

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What Is a Charger Plate?
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Louise Snowdon

What Is a Charger Plate?

Charger plates have been in use since the 19th century. They are sometimes referred to as service plates and under plates. They have both practical

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what is a kovsh
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Rachel Atkinson

What is a Kovsh?

The kovsh is a Russian ladle or drinking vessel that dates back thousands of years to the tenth century. In this era, they were simple

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What is a coffee Urn
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Louise Snowdon

What is a Coffee Urn?

Brewing coffee is something that dates back to the mid-15th century. There have been many inventions throughout time in relation to brewing coffee. The filter

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Silver Sidesaddle Stirrup
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Jodie Smith

Silver Sidesaddle Stirrup

This unique piece – created in Latin America – is typical of the style of Sidesaddle stirrups of this time and provenance. However, what makes

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What Is a Jardinière?
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Jodie Smith

What Is a Jardinière?

Jardinière is a catch–all term for any vessel, from a bowl to an urn, which can be used for keeping flowers in. The literal French

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Argyle History
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Emilia-Jane Jeffries

Argyle History

The First Argyll In the 18th Century, the argyle (also spelled ‘argyle’) was famously named after, and crafted in honour of, the fifth Duke of Argyll, John

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