Articles

Bàscules antigues: el mecanisme mil·lenari que amagaven botigues i farmàcies
De l'estàtera romana a la bàscula de molla del segle XIX: descobrim el mecanisme que durant segles va decidir el preu de qualsevol compra a botigues i farmàcies. Read more...
How to Care for and Clean Antique Ceramics Without Damaging Them
A few basic rules —and the mistakes you should never make— for cleaning, repairing small damage and properly storing an antique ceramic or porcelain piece. Read more...
Llànties d'oli antigues: la invenció que va multiplicar la llum per deu
Un repàs a la història de les llànties d'oli, des de les gerretes fenícies fins a la invenció d'Ami Argand el 1780 i l'arribada del querosè, amb consells per reconèixer-ne una peça autèntica. Read more...
The Five Reals of Argentona: the secret silver coin from the Reapers' War
In 1642, Argentona was one of the Catalan towns that secretly minted its own silver coin during the Reapers' War: the Five Reals. Read more...
The Cross of Sant Joan de les Abadesses: The Treasure the Legend Called Lost
For years it has been said that the Cross of Sant Joan de les Abadesses disappeared forever during the Spanish Civil War. The museum that holds it tells a different, documented story — one with a real secret uncovered during its restoration. Read more...
How to Identify Antique Brass: 6 Simple Tests
Six simple tests — weight, magnet, sound, scratch, patina and manufacturing marks — to tell whether a piece is solid antique brass or a modern imitation. Read more...