Forks are undisputedly the most used tool in the kitchen. Kept separate from the drawers of spatulas, whisks, and assorted other tools that may be brought out only on occasion, the fork easily finds its place...
When it comes to flatware, consumers can choose from pieces made out of a variety of materials, and silver has long been considered a luxury option. Whether buyers want to start a collection of silver knives...
A dining room table set with beautiful sterling silver flatware, adorned with silver candlesticks, and loaded with silver dishes and platters full of steaming, delicious food would be incomplete without a set...
The word "vintage" has several different meanings, but in terms of kitchenware, it refers to classic pieces from decades past that have attained everlasting appeal. Vintage items speak to an era, and since...
For nearly 500,000 years, people have been drinking tea and using this popular beverage as a way to get a dose of caffeine, relax with friends, and stay healthy. After water, tea is the most consumed beverage...
McCoy was one of the most prolific cookie jar companies in the U.S., so many jars were made that many people don't even think about the other companies when they find a jar and list it for sale with the wrong...
I get a lot of questions asking how I made the characters so cute from the molds that I sell on Ebay. I thought this simple guide might answer a lot of questions. The mold of Big Bird shows one I made from the...
There are some very simple rules to remember that will help you avoid buying reproduction cookie jars. It won't guarantee you won't get fooled - we all can - but here are a few sure fire things to remember....
Couroc is tough to photograph. A photo can make a nice tray look bad or a bad tray look nice. It is hard to tell from a picture. Having seen hundreds of Couroc trays in person, I have learned what to watch out...
The Couroc Company was a Monterey California company that produced many different types and shapes of trays, boxes, ashtrays and glassware from 1948 until their closure in the early 1990s. Their products have...
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