Collecting vintage and antique sterling silver
is one of the most delightful of hobbies.
Early 20th century sterling flask
Saxon court lady's wheel lock pistol, ca 1525
Sterling match box
Sterling silver nutmeg grater inside a
monogrammed shell
Sterling silver belt buckle
Sterling ink stand
Some of the most fascinating silver items are
tea service related, especially tea caddies:
Unusual Howard sterling double hinged tea caddy
German cylindrical tea caddy, 1900
Tiffany hammered tea caddy, 1880
Stieff Repousse sterling tea caddy, 1890
William Comyns English sterling
tea caddy, 1888
German Hanau tea caddy, 1880
Gorham double tea caddy, 1935
Frank Whiting sterling silver tea caddy
German tea caddy, 1900
As the graph below shows, we would be much happier collectors if
we had purchased a few of these sterling caddies back in 2001 when
sterling was $4 per ounce:
A piece purchased for $50 in 2003 is worth over $200 today.
How refreshing - a collection that goes up in value!
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