Russian silver was graded by a system called zolotnik. Zolotnik was an old Russian coin. When it was taken out of circulation, they recycled the...
It's very tactile. It feels almost like leather on the outside when you run your finger over it.
It sounded better than "old dusty Russian silver thing".
It may not be 100% correct. The mark isn't very clear. It was the closest match I could find.
Picked this up at my local market. If I've read the marks correctly, it breaks down as follows: Made by Fyodor Ivanov, in 1873, and assayed in...
Enticz, don't you have a blog? Your username looks familiar...
When things are made of 'bone' it's usually cow bone. But if you want to be sure, rub your finger across it, and see if it moos.
I'm reminded of that scene in TITANIC where Jack sits down at the first class table and there's a dozen pieces of cutlery laid out in front of...
The big ones, 12 inches, yes. The smaller ones are probably 4-8 inches.
I think I should mention that the large skewers are 12 inches from point to pommel.
From point to hilt, the knife is 7.25 inches.
Thanks B! Yes that's what I always suspected, but I've read (and been told) so many conflicting accounts, I just dunno what to believe!! I have...
We're expecting a new baby in the family soon, and I was wondering whether I should try and get my hands on a set for the baby when it's old...
One wonders whether sets like these were ever actually intended to be used, or whether they're just presentation pieces?
I bought these as a whole box-lot. I think they're just so cute! [ATTACH] I've been told that the long ones are for stuff like beef, pork, ham,...
Isn't this just the cutest thing ever!? It doesn't come with a case, but, whatever! It's adorable, anyway :) Hallmarks stamped to the backs of...
"SS" stands for steamship. The Hindenburg was an airship. It never had the prefix "SS".
Thanks everyone. So, Australian colonial silver, but can't figure out anything else?
The cup came along with a number of silver plates and other bits and pieces. Including a broken silver-mounted perfume bottle, shot glasses, etc...
An online friend and fellow collector has asked me to help her find out information about a silver teaspoon that belongs to a friend of hers....
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