Hello Michael. Been following your channel for a few weeks now, and last week I brought an 1845 Exeter silver spoon. As I was born in Devon this is a great piece of local history and very proud to own it, though I have a feeling there will be more pieces to follow. Thank you for your time and effort please keep up the good work
David, congratulations. I think Exeter flatware is an excellent area to collect, some of the spoons are beautifully bright cut engraved and extremely good value. 👍
When you think logically about it your tips on how things age are obvious but that obviousness only comes with the years of experience that you have,thank you very much for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Listening to todays chat took me back over 40 years to my silversmithing and jewellery days (Psalter lane Sheffield). One of my degree pieces was a 15 knuckle silver hinged cigarette box.....seem to recall the hinge took me a full week to fabricate! but with tutorial help it worked beautifully, would remain open at 45°, no loose play. 😌
Another really educational video or two Michael ! I learn more each week which does help when out looking at auctions, we are up in York this week looking. We always look at what’s wrong first, like you said in your book, then if we haven’t found any real faults, look at what’s right, which is a good strategy (haven’t bought much recently though !) 👍🏻
A lifetime of knowledge conveyed in minutes to a spellbound audience. Thank you. I'm off to study my snuff boxes.
Count the knuckles! 😉👍
As always, excellent video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love how descriptive you are , informative too, I have always loved collectibles and antiques and learning 😊
Thankyou!
Many thanks Michael for another highly informative video. Snuff boxes and vinaigrettes are such lovely and collectable items.
Many happy collectors never stray outside of snuffboxes!
Many thanks Michael for this very informative video I look forward each week to your subject of the week.
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Hello Michael. Been following your channel for a few weeks now, and last week I brought an 1845 Exeter silver spoon. As I was born in Devon this is a great piece of local history and very proud to own it, though I have a feeling there will be more pieces to follow. Thank you for your time and effort please keep up the good work
David, congratulations. I think Exeter flatware is an excellent area to collect, some of the spoons are beautifully bright cut engraved and extremely good value. 👍
When you think logically about it your tips on how things age are obvious but that obviousness only comes with the years of experience that you have,thank you very much for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It is all about remembering to look!
Michael, thanks again, fascinating! I'm straight off to count my knuckles.....😊😊
Splendid! 👍😂
Listening to todays chat took me back over 40 years to my silversmithing and jewellery days (Psalter lane Sheffield). One of my degree pieces was a 15 knuckle silver hinged cigarette box.....seem to recall the hinge took me a full week to fabricate! but with tutorial help it worked beautifully, would remain open at 45°, no loose play. 😌
The specialist skills of the boxmaker must never be underestimated!!
15 knuckles, you couldn’t ask for better 👍
Another really educational video or two Michael ! I learn more each week which does help when out looking at auctions, we are up in York this week looking. We always look at what’s wrong first, like you said in your book, then if we haven’t found any real faults, look at what’s right, which is a good strategy (haven’t bought much recently though !) 👍🏻
Do hope it pays off and a gem turns up (that i’m not bidding on)! 😉
magnifique tortoise specimen 🎉
Thankyou
top info as usual ...thanks again Michael.
My pleasure, glad it was worthwhile. 👍