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Antique pocket watch holder
Posted by WATANABETAIGA
A "pocket watch holder" is a display stand for a pocket watch when you are not carrying the watch around with you but rather using it on a desk indoors.
The antique pocket watch holder not only allows you to use your pocket watch like a table clock, but also enhances its presence with its beautiful design.
antique vinaigrette
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"Vinaigrette" means "vinegar" in French, and is the term used in the antiques industry to refer to smell-inducing bottles.
Salva
Posted by WATANABETAIGA
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.
antique walking stick
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However, not only in medieval Europe, but also in Japan during the Meiji period, it was once an indispensable item for gentlemen's fashion.
albert chain
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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.
antique card case
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Types of antique silver cutlery
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Cutlery is Western tableware such as knives, forks, and spoons used for meals.
In particular, silver cutlery beautifully decorated by silversmiths is a symbol of wealth and is a representative item of antique silver.
British antique folding knife
Posted by WATANABETAIGA
There may not be much image of cutlery in England today, but the cutlery industry developed mainly in Sheffield during the industrial revolution that started in the 18th century, and excellent cutlery was manufactured.
In the olden days, British gentlemen kept folding knives in their waistcoat pockets as a necessity, and there are still many folding knives left.
The charm of antique pocket watches
Posted by WATANABETAIGA
Since wristwatches began to be made gradually around 1910, most of the watches that are classified as "antique" are pocket watches, with the exception of wall clocks and table clocks.