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Phil Dreis, owner of the Antique Cupboard and author of the Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware: Value & Identification Guide talks about ...
Antique spoons guarded old-time mustaches - AZCentral.com
Question: While dividing my mom’s sterling-silver flatware, my sister and I found a spoon that has us baffled. We assume it is some sort of serving piece but don’t know why it has the ridge across the top. Can you help us?
— Stephanie, Phoenix
Answer: It is apparent that neither you nor your sister has a mustache. What you have is a mustache spoon, a cousin to the mustache cup. The spoon, much rarer than the cups, is a real find. I occasionally see sterling mustache spoons in Phoenix shops with most selling in the $75-$150 range.
Q: I have some older Coca-Cola items that I showed to a dealer. I didn’t think his offer was fair and decided to contact you for advice. Do you know an honest antiques dealer in the Phoenix area, and how is the best way to sell my collectibles so that I get a good price?
— Tim, Apache Junction
A: I am like Santa Claus in that I know who is naughty and nice in the antiques and collectibles business in our region. Most dealers I have encountered are honest, competent people. Keep in mind, a dealer can’t offer you top dollar for an item if he expects to sell it and still make a profit. Show your Coca-Cola items to several dealers to see if the offers are similar.
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Heloise: Foiling tarnish on silverware Remove the shiny silver, then wash in warm, soapy water and dry. I tried this , and it worked like a dream. My question is: Is this a safe method? Yes, it is one way to quick-clean, and it may be safe on most sterling silver. Antique, heirloom |
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Stuart Kingston Ch'ing Dynasty Sterling Silver & Crystal: (Partial Listing) 3- Part Sterling Silver Compote Set on Footed Stands Stamped Black, Starr & Frost, 108oz.; 40 Piece Sterling Kirk Flatware Set; Gorham Sterling Coffee & Tea Set; Pair Art Deco Sterling |
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Your silver is worth a lot, even as scrap The high price of silver is making it worth more to scrappers than antique dealers. Dealers with sterling flatware, tea sets, pitchers and serving trays are finding that many mass-produced, boring patterns net the biggest |
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Asian And Sterling Silver Lots Lead At McInnis Auctioneers Desirable English sterling, made mostly in London, activated Internet bidders. Much of it came from a sterling silver gilt flatware service made in London in about 1867 by George Adams with an openwork grape and leaf design and weighing 109.7 troy |
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