The Silverware Dictionary is a comprehensive guide that covers 150 years of design objects made of silver and silver-plated materials. This dictionary is a treasure trove for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike. With its wealth of information and beautiful illustrations, the Silverware Dictionary is sure to educate and illuminate readers.
The evolution of electroplating by Elkington & Co. transformed affordable luxury in 19th-century home goods, enhancing craftsmanship and accessibility while influencing decorative arts production.Read More →
Indian silverware from the colonial period blended British and Indian design but lacked standardized hallmarking, making authenticity assessment challenging for enthusiasts today.Read More →
Elkington & Co., founded in 1824 in Birmingham, England, was a pioneer in electroplating and decorative arts, revolutionizing industry and making luxury items accessible.Read More →
A hallmark is a symbol or device struck at an assay office on gold or silver, indicating that article conforms to legal standards of manufacture established by the monarch, local guilds, government etc. Literally, mark applied at Goldsmith’s Hall (London assay office since 1300) but extended to cover e.g. all five stamps found on Victorian silver until 1890: assay office mark specific to each assay office; Read More →
Regimental silverware is owned by military regiments for display and utilitarian use. Centrepieces, two-handled cups, tureens, and rose-water basins are used for their intended purposes and serve as symbols of unity and camaraderie within the regiment. They are taken with the regiment wherever it is stationed, reminding them of their history and traditions.Read More →
Regency tankards, crafted in England between 1811-1820, showcase intricate low-relief figures, making them valued collectibles representing historical artistry and conversation pieces.Read More →
The quaich is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel with two handles, used mainly during ceremonies. It symbolizes unity and incorporates unique customs like “kissing the quaich.”Read More →
The article discusses ecclesiastical and secular use of basins, including their significance and decorations. It also mentions specific examples and historical context.Read More →
The Achilles Shield, a silver-gilt convex shield with a central medallion of the sun in a chariot, was designed by John Flaxman II between 1809 and 1818.Read More →
Keyhole pattern is a type of pierced work found on porringers, typically consisting of four to ten additional holes, with the terminal hole resembling a keyhole. It replaced the geometric pattern of c. 1730.Read More →