Buying tips
For the Love of Spode : how it all started
Whilst mooching around a car boot i found a broken plate in the bottom of a mixed box. It was broken in half and expertly pinned. It was filthy, i could make out gilding where I'd rubbed my thumb, an ornately decorated rim and a stylized tree as the main decoration....
Silver and its markings
Because Sterling Silver is 92.5% silver, the common purity mark used today is “925.” Most vintage Sterling Silver pieces have the older marks: “STERLING,” “STER,” or “STG.” Some modern jewelry today will use “STERLING” either...
What to look out for at markets, fairs, carboots.
We all enjoy a bargain. Markets, fairs and carboots have become rather trendy in recent times. Flea markets in the UK offer an endless array of products that provide a more sustainable way to consume. The demand for vintage and second-hand products often comes from...