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Antique British tea set

Posted by WATANABETAIGA

英国アンティークのティーセット用品
When you think of afternoon tea, you probably think of Britain. The custom of having afternoon tea became very popular during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century, and many items were created for use during the occasion. The tableware used for tea and coffee, such as for afternoon tea, is called a "tea set." Here we will introduce some representative antique tea set items, focusing on silver products.

Antique decoration "cartouche"

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アンティーク装飾「カルトゥーシュ」
One of the decorative motifs commonly seen in Western antique crafts is called a "cartouche."
This is a general term for oval, shield-shaped, and other "border decorations," and is seen in a variety of European decorative arts, including architecture, painting, and crafts.

Relationship between gold and silver market prices and antique market prices

Posted by WATANABETAIGA

金銀相場とアンティーク相場の関係性

I'm sure many of you have heard the news that the price of gold has been rising over the past few years, but the international price of silver has similarly skyrocketed. I will talk about the relationship between the gold and silver market and the antique market (mainly antique silver).

antique vinaigrette

Posted by WATANABETAIGA

アンティーク ヴィネグレット
One item that was popular among the British upper class in the early to mid-19th century was a small case called a "vinaigrette."
"Vinaigrette" means "vinegar" in French, and is the term used in the antiques industry to refer to smell-inducing bottles.

Do not use boiling water to clean cutlery

Posted by WATANABETAIGA

カトラリーのお手入れに熱湯は厳禁

This time, I would like to talk about the precautions to take when caring for antique cutlery (forks, knives, etc.). After using antique cutlery for a meal or other occasion, wash it with a mild detergent and a soft sponge, and then wipe off any moisture thoroughly with a cloth.
When doing so, do not use a dishwasher, dryer, or boiling water.

[Brand Introduction] Barnard Family

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【ブランド紹介】バーナードファミリー

Barnard Family, Britain's oldest silver workshop The Barnard family was a British silversmith who was active from the 18th to the 20th century. ...

[Brand Introduction] Mappin & Webb

Posted by WATANABETAIGA

【ブランド紹介】マッピン&ウェッブ
Mappin&Webb is a UK based jeweler.
In 1897, it was certified as a "royal purveyor" by Queen Victoria, and Mappin & Webb's craftsmen are still appointed as crown jewelers (craftsmen who create crowns) for the British royal family.

A hallmark of British silverware

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英国銀製品のホールマーク

All British made silver products have a small stamp called a hallmark.
When it comes to pocket watches, the silver cases of British watches are also engraved.

European silver products have hallmarks, stamped with marks to certify purity, etc., and these are said to date back to the Eastern Roman Empire in the 4th century.
The British hallmark system was established by law during the reign of Edward I in the 14th century, and silver products were required to be sterling silver (92.5% purity).

Salva

Posted by WATANABETAIGA

サルヴァ
"Salva" is a word that refers to a silver tray.
Among the trays (flat containers with a shallow bottom), only silver ones are called salva.
It was used by upper-class European families to carry cups and plates to the table, and by butlers to carry letters and cards to their masters.

albert chain

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アルバートチェーン

Albert chain is a chain used to wear a pocket watch.

It is named after Prince Albert (1819-1861), husband of Queen Victoria of England (1837-1901).

It was developed not only for the practical purpose of attaching a pocket watch to clothing to prevent it from being dropped, but also as an accessory for British gentlemen to be worn stylishly.

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