Antiques: Antique Silver 25: Tips on collecting

A look at the world of Antique silver for both the curious and the collector

[@pauldaviesantiques1556]

Great advice as always AND a rarely seen shirt - you've spoilt us this week, Michael!

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

You’re a connoisseur of these films, the shirt is definitely the high point! 😉😂

[@gauriblomeyer1835]

The best of best silver worldwide is sterling cutlery made by GA , George Adams, Kings and Queens pattern about 1830 to 1870.

[@asheland_numismatics]

To me condition is everything! I just can’t compromise on damage especially erased initials, that’s a dealbreaker! 👿

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

I don’t mind if something is damaged if it’s really rare AND it’s reflected in the price (it always should be), but when there are “lots” of a particular item around, buying the very best examples is always a good idea.

[@asheland_numismatics]

@@michaelbaggott-rk1lh I can tolerate damage very very slightly, a minor dent or scratch I can do, but splits and cracks always ruin it for me, and of course, any kind of alteration kills it. Original surfaces are a must!

[@tonynewman777]

Ever use it to eat with?

[@philmbridges]

Thanks for this! Very entertaining and informative as always!

[@asheland_numismatics]

I love picture backs. I have two, both American coin silver, bird backs. They are a bit later than yours, I think the two are somewhere between 1790 and 1810. They’re precious little things!

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

The American examples are particularly rare, nice to have examples.

[@asheland_numismatics]

@@michaelbaggott-rk1lh indeed! One is Haverstick of Lancaster, PA. The other is a maker out of Philadelphia.

[@susanjustice8392]

Very interesting talk, such knowledge and good advice, thankyou.

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

Thankyou. My pleasure to share a bit of what I’ve learnt in these ramblings.

[@SugarMapleForge]

I just inherited a silverware and plate collection and just like that I'm down a rabbit hole!

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

👍🙂

[@jerrytolley4473]

Michael you are a true scholar when it comes to antiques, especially like your vast knowledge of silver. Keep up the good work, great videos very informative.

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

Thankyou! I’ll keep plugging away at them👍

[@williambrown355]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an accessible and enthusiastic way.

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

My pleasure, glad it proved to useful

[@peterkinner1678]

Been there, done that. Mountains of tat, but fear not, I moved it on and bought more discerningly with the proceeds.

[@AlanCampbell-y1u]

Excellent advice, beautiful spoons, thank you for the Tips 😊

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

Hope they prove useful.

[@AlanCampbell-y1u]

@@michaelbaggott-rk1lh always useful Michael, always followed your advice. 😉

[@markthomas9127]

Very sound, as always, advice.

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

Thanks Mark (I do hope it is!)

[@eddieharris6004]

Once knew a very skilled traditional clock and watch restorer who declared he could usualy tell the health of a verge movement pocket watch after listening to the "tic" before examining the movement for wear....think the word he used was "crispness". Didnt know a similar audio assesment might be applied to white metal to determine silver from plate....lol 🙉

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

It’s absolutely not recommended! 😂

[@sansommartin77]

Was really hoping you would name and shame the culprits 😂

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

Had to be diplomatic!

[@adelfomarrero8723]

Thank you Michael for this great video.

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

My pleasure 👍

[@PeterOtton-m7y]

Once again I really enjoyed listening to your video. Many thanks and looking forward to next week. I did see a BB picture back spoon on a sold list once but sadly I was too late.

[@michaelbaggott-rk1lh]

Peter, they’re will be another example one day but I’ll certainly keep my eyes peeled!

[@PeterOtton-m7y]

Thank you Michael very kind of you@@michaelbaggott-rk1lh