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The quest for sustainable and safe nuclear power continues to stimulate innovations across the globe. One such innovative development involves the utilization of pewter in the construction of nuclear filters. Previously, materials such as lead have dominated the sector, but the unique properties of pewter present promising possibilities. Lead-Free Pewter in Nuclear Filters Pewter, a malleable metal alloy, traditionally consists of tin and other elements like copper, antimony, bismuth, and sometimes, small amounts of silver. It has a wide array of applications ranging from decorative household items to industrial components. However, it has increasing significance in lead-free nuclear radiation shielding....

Haskell Stakes Trophy Replica The Haskell Invitational Stakes is a prestigious horse race with an intricate trophy inscribed with its location, Monmouth Park. A while ago, one of the winners who had a share in the horse, approached us with a request to make him a replica of the trophy for his personal collection. The trophy was quite a challenge because it has a lot of small, delicate pieces that all had to be hand-carved. In order to get the horse and jockey just right, we had to start from scratch. We weren't able to get the dimensions from the...

With a history spanning nearly a century and a half, a world-famous 14-karat gold trophy topped by an 18-karat gold horse and jockey, tens of thousands of visitors traveling to Kentucky every year to take part in the events associated with the derby, and long-standing traditions such as sipping mint juleps from sterling silver Julep Cups under the iconic Twin Spires, the Kentucky Derby is not only the most prestigious horse race in the United States, but also a significant cultural festival deeply rooted in the Southern tradition and the definition of refined Southern charm. Oldani Brothers manufactures the Kentucky...

Sterling silver mint julep cups are iconic in the American South as the traditional drinkware for serving the ever-popular mint julep. Originating in the 1700's, this refreshing, bourbon-based cocktail was once reserved as an indulgence for the elite, as few had access to ice and proper drinkware. The mint julep continues to be popular through the modern day, being especially well-known as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Mint juleps are traditionally served in a fine pewter or sterling silver mint julep cup. Due to the drink’s extreme popularity and its rise as a symbol of the South, mint...

The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy has been the highest accolade in American football since the inception of the National Football League's championship game, the Super Bowl, in 1967. Each year, 32 teams strive to achieve one goal as they are heading into the NFL season. That goal is winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Named in honor of the legendary NFL coach  Vince Lombardi, who led the Green Bay Packers to two consecutive wins in the first two Super Bowl games in history, the sterling silver trophy originally designed and produced to this day by Tiffany & Co. is awarded...