Gorham Silver
Gorham Silver is an American made silver flatware company, which made a huge name for themselves during the 19th century. The namesake of Gorham Silver is Jabez Gorham, who along with his partner in Henry Webster, started the silver company in Providence, Rhode Island. Gorham Silver first started out as a manufacturer of coin-silver flatware but in 1859 Gorham Silver had become a favourite of the First Lady of the United States in Marry Todd Lincoln. Gorham Silver would then become a company that was known for their plated silver and sterling silver and they would no longer produce any
Trifari Costume Jewelry
When it comes to vintage costume jewelry in the United States there is one company that usually stands above the rest of its competitiors and that is Trifari. Gustave Trifari was an immigrant from Italy and was the son of a goldsmith located in the Italian city of Napoli. Gustavo Trifiari
Fenton Glass
Fenton Glass is one of the top and well known glass makers from the United States. It was a company that was started in 1905 by two brothers by the name of John and Frank Fenton and they operated their business out of an old glass factory that was located in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Fenton Glass
Steuben Glass
Frederick Carder started making Steuben Glass back in 1903 and right off the bat the company was noted for making glass for various things such as lamps, vases, and candle holders. Steuben Glass had a look that was one of its own and certainly was able to have Steuben Glass to be
Ansonia Clocks
At one time during the 19th century, the state of Connecticut was known for its clock makers and clock making companies. During this time period there were several top name clock making companies in the state from the William L. Gilbert Clock Company to the Seth Thomas Clock Company. Another
Gold Price Per Ounce: Gold Should Be Pushing $1,600 Very Soon
Gold closed on the markets on Thursday April, 21st over $1,500 an ounce for the first time in history and now is opening the door and the anticipation for when the price starts climbing towards its next big barrier and that being $1,600 an ounce. It didn't take long for the price to jump from $1,400
Get Ready for Black Friday
Black Friday is almost here, it's time to surf the internet and find out the best deals. For consumers it is time to surf the internet and find out the best discounts available. Companies like Best Buy Co. (NYSE:BBY), Target (NYSE:TGT) and Wal-Mart Co. (NYSE:WMT) are offering e-readers and
Jeff Gordon Wins NASCAR Race at Phoenix
Jeff Gordon lead for most of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Speedway on Sunday and it seemed that Kyle Busch was on his tail for the biggest part of it. Busch managed to take the lead late and was looking to make it a trifecta as he had won the Craftsman Truck race and the
Channel 34 to Have New Proprietors
The Minority Media and Telecommunication Council, an organization from Washington that represents women and minority groups, will soon take over Channel 34 from the Trinity Broadcasting Network after submitting the necessary papers to the Federal Communications Commission a month ago. Basing on
