SILVER-LUG Blog

Yard o' Red is a British writing instrument brand that is still in production today, famous for its artisan-made pure silver pencils.
Although it is a slightly unusual name, it is deeply engraved with the origins of the brand and the passion that our craftsmen have for their writing instruments.

In this article, we will explain the history of Yard O' Red and the features of its products.

Some antique items contain materials whose use or import is restricted under current law.
One such regulation is an international treaty called the "CITES," which has made it very difficult to import antiques made from ivory, tortoiseshell, etc.
In this article, we will explain the contents of the Washington Convention and the materials that are prohibited there.

There are many watch brands in the world, but among them there are brands that are known as the "World's Three Great Luxury Watches."
"Patek Philippe", "Audemars Piguet" and "Vacheron Constantin" are three brands that are the object of admiration for watch enthusiasts.
When you hear "luxury watches," many people may think of Rolex. Although Rolex is world-famous, for some reason it is not included in the world's top three luxury watch brands.

There are various decorative techniques used in antique silverware, including one called "niello inlay."
"Niello" is a Latin word meaning "black," and it is a decorative technique that creates a beautiful contrast between silver and black.
In this article, we will explain in detail about "Niello inlay," including its appeal, techniques, and history.

British silver products have a small mark called a "hallmark" stamped on them.
Between 1867 and 1998, when silverware made outside the UK was imported for sale in the UK, a separate mark, called an "import mark", was added to distinguish it from silverware made in the UK.
This article will explain in detail about "import marks".

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.

When you hear "British antiques," you probably think of something that is reserved for the aristocracy . The great British antiques developed greatly due to the demand and patronage of the British aristocracy, who flourished in the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the British aristocracy began to decline.

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.

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.

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).