The word “chatelaine” means keeper of the castle. The person trusted to have the keys.
Sterling Tea Balls and Infusers
June 5, 2008 – 7:43 pm
Tea balls, also known as tea infusers and tea eggs, were most popular around 1890 to 1910. Tea balls are perforated metal ball-shaped containers in which tea leaves are placed. The infuser/tea ball is placed in a cup or pot of hot or boiling water, allowing the tea to brew without loose tea leaves spilling into the pot or cup.
How to Remove Stains from your Antique China, Pottery and Porcelain
May 23, 2008 – 10:37 am
Have you ever passed up purchasing a wonderful piece of art pottery, flow blue, transferware or any other collectable ceramic or porcelain because it had horrible crazing or other stains? I know I have. Condition, condition, condition is the mantra that has been drilled into our heads. Only buy the best when purchasing our collectables and antiques.
Is it Bakelite?
March 25, 2008 – 10:40 am
There are many types of collectible plastics. Distinguishing their traits and characteristics can be challenging.
A Tussie Mussie
March 21, 2008 – 1:53 pm
It’s called a Tussie Mussie, a Posey Holder, Nose Gay, or a Porte-Bouque. The names are different, but they are the same thing - a small, cone-shaped flower holder that holds a very small bouquet.
