A leopard`s head, a prancing lion, letters that stand for years, marks representing a city or town–all are clues. But this is no game. These are clues to identifying antique silver. ”Silver is a trick ...

There's an old saw that the reason most of us only know a good opera when we see one is because someone told us so. The same is true with jewelry. Lacking a fancy label or tiny marking, otherwise ...

The Internet has provided collectors with a wealth of information. Today, I’m passing on a pair of Web sites that I find useful. I hope you’ll agree. One of them will be of big help to anyone in need ...

I've often wondered how to tell if a vintage item I find is actually valuable or just a cool piece to decorate my home. The ...