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10 Antique and Collectible Christmas Presents for Anyone



November 25, 2012 1 Comment

Don't know what to get that special person? One thing you can never go wrong with is an antique or collectible. This is a great way to start a tradition or carry one on this holiday season. Here are some great gift ideas for the Holiday season. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Glassware, Hummel, Silver, Vintage Tagged With: Antique, by Korin Iverson, Christmas, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Glassware, Hummel, Hummel Figurine

How to Date George Jensen Silver



February 28, 2009 4 Comments

An easy way to date silver is by its hallmark. A company would change its hallmark every few years during its production timeline. This was for many reasons; Some of the reasons were to keep their marks from being reproduced or to date their product. In this article I have provided some George Jensen marks to help you date your silver items. I have also included some artist marks with the dates they were used. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Authentication, Silver Tagged With: Antique, Authentication, Collectibles, Silver

Pewter: The Poor Man’s Silver



August 15, 2008 1 Comment

In 1635, Richard Graves opened the first recorded American pewter store in Salem, Mass. He supplied the homes, taverns, and churches in the colonies with ladles, mugs, plates, bowls and spoons. Clergymen offered communion from his pewter chalices. Housewives served stew in his containers, and taverns sold beer in his tankards. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Silver Tagged With: Antique, Collectibles, Silver

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