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.
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!
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.
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 🙉
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.
@@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!
I just inherited a silverware and plate collection and just like that I'm down a rabbit hole!
👍🙂
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.
Thankyou! I’ll keep plugging away at them👍
Great advice as always AND a rarely seen shirt - you've spoilt us this week, Michael!
You’re a connoisseur of these films, the shirt is definitely the high point! 😉😂
Very interesting talk, such knowledge and good advice, thankyou.
Thankyou. My pleasure to share a bit of what I’ve learnt in these ramblings.
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!
The American examples are particularly rare, nice to have examples.
@@michaelbaggott-rk1lh indeed! One is Haverstick of Lancaster, PA.
The other is a maker out of Philadelphia.
The best of best silver worldwide is sterling cutlery made by GA , George Adams, Kings and Queens pattern about 1830 to 1870.
Thanks for this! Very entertaining and informative as always!
Very sound, as always, advice.
Thanks Mark (I do hope it is!)
Excellent advice, beautiful spoons, thank you for the Tips 😊
Hope they prove useful.
@@michaelbaggott-rk1lh always useful Michael, always followed your advice. 😉
Thank you Michael for this great video.
My pleasure 👍
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.
Peter, they’re will be another example one day but I’ll certainly keep my eyes peeled!
Thank you Michael very kind of you@@michaelbaggott-rk1lh
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 🙉
It’s absolutely not recommended! 😂
Been there, done that. Mountains of tat, but fear not, I moved it on and bought more discerningly with the proceeds.
To me condition is everything! I just can’t compromise on damage especially erased initials, that’s a dealbreaker! 👿
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.
@@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!
Was really hoping you would name and shame the culprits 😂
Had to be diplomatic!
Ever use it to eat with?