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Antique silverware


StackSellRepeat

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1 hour ago, StackSellRepeat said:

Evening guys, I’ve come across a Georgian period set of sterling sauce ladles, hallmarked 1800. Would anyone know what they’re worth ?

 

I’ve been told they’re worth not much above spot, That can’t be right they’re bloody older than 200 years.... The pair have history & definitely must had replenished many souls :) 

What weight are they?

Were you lucky enough to pay around Spot price for them or small premium above?- if it were me, I would definitely be keeping them, use them and enjoy them.  

In terms of price- I can never fathom out any kind of price guide/structure for antique Silver items- if moving them on, then @SILVERFINGER's advice is sound. 

I've been to sale rooms and being blown away by very high prices and equally seen unequivocal bargains- following research, consign them to either a specialist auction or if the pair aren't top notch, then eBay or local sale room- that'll tell you their worth, on that particular day.  

I would say keep them.

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4 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:

What weight are they?

Were you lucky enough to pay around Spot price for them or small premium above?- if it were me, I would definitely be keeping them, use them and enjoy them.  

In terms of price- I can never fathom out any kind of price guide/structure for antique Silver items- if moving them on, then @SILVERFINGER's advice is sound. 

I've been to sale rooms and being blown away by very high prices and equally seen unequivocal bargains- following research, consign them to either a specialist auction or if the pair aren't top notch, then eBay or local sale room- that'll tell you their worth, on that particular day.  

I would say keep them.

I agree, keep them and just bring them out at christmas, birthdays and other celebrations, how they used to be used back in the day.

 

 

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13 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

My Mum likes a good silver spoon and says her magic book says Matthew Linwood, but apparently he was a Birmingham registers silversmith - not to say he didn't register with London too, but unlikely.

Had a look maker mark it’s different, I’m loving the team spirt Laddies & Gentleman.  

A MAN OF FEW WORDS.....

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6 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:

What weight are they?

Were you lucky enough to pay around Spot price for them or small premium above?- if it were me, I would definitely be keeping them, use them and enjoy them.  

In terms of price- I can never fathom out any kind of price guide/structure for antique Silver items- if moving them on, then @SILVERFINGER's advice is sound. 

I've been to sale rooms and being blown away by very high prices and equally seen unequivocal bargains- following research, consign them to either a specialist auction or if the pair aren't top notch, then eBay or local sale room- that'll tell you their worth, on that particular day.  

I would say keep them.

Got them in a lot through auction, they weigh a combine weight of roughly 105g. More than likely will keep these but won’t be using them as cutlery always goes missing in the house 🤷‍♂️😂

A MAN OF FEW WORDS.....

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4 minutes ago, SILVERFINGER said:

Get one of these, for the rich man who hasn't forgotten his working class roots ;)#

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sterling-Silver-Large-CHIP-FORK-9-cm-lovely-item/183988715425?hash=item2ad694ffa1:g:9eEAAOSwvW9dnhER

I nearly peed myself seeing this- fab 😂

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2 minutes ago, SILVERFINGER said:

Get one of these, for the rich man who hasn't forgotten his working class roots ;)#

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sterling-Silver-Large-CHIP-FORK-9-cm-lovely-item/183988715425?hash=item2ad694ffa1:g:9eEAAOSwvW9dnhER

Poor man like myself uses he’s fingers when there’s chips involved ;) 

A MAN OF FEW WORDS.....

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Have been looking all over for a good hour or so, imo it's not Matthew Linwood - the L is far too different from the photo's i've seen, unless it was changed drastically at some point.  I can't see any L's that look as cursive as is here, in fact the main heavily cursive marks I could find were Russian, most from the UK were very right-angley.  I've tried checking out 'unclosed' B's as well as other languages that are similar to ours... i'm at a loss, my dinner is cold and I have an interview tomorrow so i'm going to stop investigating :P

Good luck team silver-forum!

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Just now, Miganto said:

Have been looking all over for a good hour or so, it's not Matthew Linwood unfortunately - the L is far too different.  I can't see any L's that look as cursive as is here, in fact the main heavily cursive marks I could find were Russian, most from the UK were very right-angley.  I've tried checking out 'unclosed' B's as well as other languages that are similar to ours... i'm at a loss, my dinner is cold and I have an interview tomorrow so i'm going to stop investigating :P

Good luck team silver-forum!

lol done the same just not anywhere , very interesting puzzle 

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3 minutes ago, Miganto said:

i'm at a loss, my dinner is cold and I have an interview tomorrow so i'm going to stop investigating

Good luck with the interview- when you open up your computer and head for the Silver Forum- always best to have salad for dinner 😏

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3 minutes ago, Miganto said:

Have been looking all over for a good hour or so, imo it's not Matthew Linwood - the L is far too different from the photo's i've seen, unless it was changed drastically at some point.  I can't see any L's that look as cursive as is here, in fact the main heavily cursive marks I could find were Russian, most from the UK were very right-angley.  I've tried checking out 'unclosed' B's as well as other languages that are similar to ours... i'm at a loss, my dinner is cold and I have an interview tomorrow so i'm going to stop investigating :P

Good luck team silver-forum!

Thank you for your input, by any chance you have gravy on the table I may be able to assist ;) 

A MAN OF FEW WORDS.....

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The markers mark on the box looks like it is completely different from the makers mark on the silverware. The box looks like it might be the work of Matthew Lofthouse but he was a much earlier period. Quite common for items to be put into boxes that fit the piece despite being mismatched.

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Ladies & Gentleman I have an announcement to make, A friend was kind enough to point out the makers name & drum roll 🥁 🥁 🥁 

 

 

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Pretty common for antique maker stamps to be stamped upside down I’m told, Once again I appreciate everyone’s effort brilliant growing community we have here 👌

A MAN OF FEW WORDS.....

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3 hours ago, StackSellRepeat said:

Ladies & Gentleman I have an announcement to make, A friend was kind enough to point out the makers name & drum roll 🥁 🥁 🥁 

 

 

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Pretty common for antique maker stamps to be stamped upside down I’m told, Once again I appreciate everyone’s effort brilliant growing community we have here 👌

Fantastic Detective work well done thats was fun 

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