General

 
Metalware
 
Humans have used metal objects to help and assist then in their daily endeavours. Before electricity, creating fire and light was a major problem and as a consequence a whole industry, terminology and paraphernalia accompanied the ritual of lighting the fire and making light. Metal has played a major part in cooking through the ages and even today we us a range of metal items when preparing, cooking and serving food and drink. However the shape and types of metals used has changed over time and some are no longer used today. Jelly moulds, ale warmers, bed warmers, wax jacks, chamber sticks, taper sticks, snuffers and trays, trivets, footmen, sadirons, fenders and firedogs were all items in everyday use that our ancestors took for granted that today makes an enjoyable collecting area.
 

Benham & Froud

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Benham & Froud Jelly MouldWe all know Benham & Froud and the fabulous copper cookware and jelly moulds they made, but the company was known for everything from world famous beetle traps to repairing Winston Churchill’s heating radiators! They made or supplied windows, furniture, refrigerators, boilers, Chinese gongs, roofs, and weather vanes.
 

Benham & Froud Products - Moulds & Pans

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Benham & Froud MouldWe all know Benham & Froud and the fabulous copper cookware and jelly moulds they made, but the company was known for much more.
 

Benham & Froud Products - Various

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Benham & Froud KettleWe all know Benham & Froud and the fabulous copper cookware and jelly moulds they made, but the company was known for much more.
 

Gusums Bruk

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Gusum Bruk CandlesticksGusums Bruk is a Swedish company with a long and problematic history. Nowadays Gusum Work’s traditions are living thanks to “Nordic Brass Gusum AB”, which continues to produce brass.
 

Metal Polishing Myths

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Myths, Half Truths & Lies
 
What is good metal polishing practice?
 
Is it true that the metal polishing industry deliberately perpetuates some of the myths and bad practices? In some cases perhaps, whilst in other cases it may just be common errors of judgement.
 
It is now possible to discover why brass and copper crack and why some polishes will deteriorate by themselves in good environments.
 
All will be explained so be ready to see some interesting facts.