This Guide will help you buy ORIGINAL Cast Iron Doorstops and Avoid Modern Reproductions! Purchasing a Genuine Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop has become more challenging in the past 30 years....
Are you confused by the myriad of hallmarks associated with Gold, Silver and Platinum? Do you know why the most important hallmark that you can look for is the quality mark of the metal? Do you ever wonder...
If you found this guide helpful, please click on the link and give it your vote. I see so many metal plates, mugs, pitchers and other pieces of table ware for sale and auction on Ebay marked RWP by the Wilton...
Cast Iron cookware has been one of my personal favorite links to the past. It is very durrable and once it is properly seasoned it will perform better than any modern non-stick / teflon pan. Cast Iron will...
One of the most common questions we receive is "How do I clean my copper?" and "Will it tarnish?" Well the answer really is - it depends. Yes, copper will tarnish over time as it reacts with the air and it...
One of the most common questions I get from my customers is why it matters whether a dog is cast iron, versus some other kind of metal, and how you can tell the difference. First of all, I would like to state...
I have found that regular ordinary toothpaste is a great way to clean silverplate. I remember reading this one day in a book and gave it a try. What you do is get a very soft cloth such as felt and apply a...
Telling REAL from REPRO Telling real items from reproduction items has always been a problem in the world of Antiques and Collectibles. If you have ever bought something old only to find out later that it was...
There is nothing quite like silver on lace under candlelight. If you enjoy the bling and elegance of antique sterling silver and silverplate, whether for your interior decor or table service, you can often...
WARNING!!! There are several dozzen dealers trying to sell "silver" online, and it is just lead plated in silver, and they will not give you your money back. If you ask them they will even tell you they are...