typically small details, to make them stand out more. This detailing can be lost, though, with excessive cleaning and polishing. So be sure to identify any purposefully oxidizedsilver bracelets, earrings, rings or necklaces you have and
Q.I am trying to identify the type of plating and base metal used on antique Columbus, Ohio Division of Police badges. Research confirms these badges were produced from the late 1870s until 1908. Approximately 14 of these badges are known to exist. The finish ranges from an intact yellowish...
Most manufacturers (and even some individual craftsmen) use stamps to identify their work. On silverware, these are called “hall-marks” (a medieval guild was called a “hall”). Hallmarks are usually stamped into the backs (and even the sides) of a spoon’s handle, so that they are ea...
How To:Identify & spot fake Uggs Bydaylightspool 04/22/2010 2:30 am Fashion Real UGG boots or fake? You can tell if your Uggs are authentic by looking for the authentic sheepskin interior. It should have a creamy color and a full texture. Fake Uggs use an artificial fur interior that...
Finally, humble pine was disguised or hidden in most antique furniture. Mostly, it was used for the backs, undersides and interiors. If the entire article was constructed of pine, it would have been painted or stained to look like a more expensive wood. ...
Pocketwatch 101: How to identify various types of pocketwatch cases. Provides pictorial instructions on identification of the most common types of cases for vintage and antique pocketwatches.
sterling silver; still, I don't think Baroque has fake anything. I know they have silver plated but it passed the magnet test. Can anyone help me with these and identify if they're real I'll go to a 'We Buy Gold' place soon but I was curious if anyone would be able to help me...
Sara shows me one of the many volumes she uses to identify maker’s marks on antique silver pieces. Two of her go-to references are: International Hallmarks of Silver and Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers I had my set of china appraised by pottery expert, Suzanne Perrault. “It...
The recipe is good for up to four steaks. The ingredients required are: One thick steak, One tablespoon of crushed peppercorns and Kosher salt. A tip on how to identify the rib eye steak by its texture and some pointers which are shown in the video. Before cooking, try to remo...mor...
Traditionally these things are sold to antique collectors or antique buyers but we bring it to a really wide audience, not necessarily to people who go to auction houses but just people who want unusual, beautiful, well-made items for the home. Felix: Now you both obviously saw that there ...