To the average eye, it may seem difficult to distinguish whether a certain metal object is pewter or silver, especially if the metal item in question is an aged antique that has seen its fair share of wear. Pewter, for example, was used in many antiques — especially British ones — beca...
Sterling silver vs. silver plate -- How to tell?Quickstart: If it's marked "Sterling" or "995", any 'We buy Gold' shop will want it. If it's not, odds are high that it's silverplate. Silverplate is thin, so it has no intrinsic metal value. It was a very popular wedding gi...
I had thought I wanted silver until this one popped up and was identified as “grey”. We decided to drive over from Marco Island to visit Mercedeshowroom. As soon as I saw this car I loved it-it is pewter with ash grey interior. The family owned dealership is wonderful-I really got...
The first decision you have to make is if you will keep your traditional dining room furniture or replace it and purchase new pieces. If the pieces are in bad condition, have scratches or damage that can’t be removed withwood polish, then perhaps it’s time to sell it or donate it. ...
The boot contains various materials, such as pewter, pyrite crystals, gold foil, and glass beads. While it doesn’t look like anything we’d ever wear, you can’t help but appreciate its beautiful craftsmanship. This Roman Warrior’s Skull, Which Dates Back to 52 BC The...
Goblet: The goblet should preferably be not a disposable cup. This shows that you hold the ceremony in some esteem. Most people use either silver or silver plate. Pewter is nice too, but sometimes the insides turn green from use. A glass cup is also acceptable. ...
1. Deliberate Practice Is Structured Deliberate practice is a structured activity with the explicit goal to improve current level of performance. For example, if you have the goal of becoming a better basketball player, simply playing a lot of basketball may lead to improvements in performance. Ho...
Bronze, copper, pewter, steel and silver are used to make brooches' base or be the only ingredient in the brooch design. A fashion brooch with a good design oftentimes looks better than an expensive gold and diamonds brooch. From simple and practical to elaborate and eccentric brooches have...
“It has become a crusade of mine,” says Roddenberry, “to demonstrate that TV need not be violent to be exciting. I’d often felt that no one was catching on. But if the Dalai Lama likes us, I suppose the message is getting out.” ...
Changing the hardware is one of the best ways to update old furniture. Although the old hardware wasn't bad, and could have been easily updated with a coat of silver or ORB spray paint (seen here), I decided to try something new. After finishing up my kitchen cabinets and being ...