@baggottsilver A true gentleman and scholar of the antiques trade. Michael taught me so much, and he also tested me - regularly. So many have been enriched by knowing Michael Baggott, watching his antiques programs, and learning from someone who was as passionate as anyone about their craft.
Get out your diaries 📅 There’s just under a month left to see SPLENDID at #TJC
Open until 19 March with tours daily from Wednesday – Sunday. Bookings essential
📸Adam Luttick
Object Detail: writing slope, England, c 1837–1901, bequest of C H (Roger) Brookes, Melbourne 2021
@SylvieCollett I have also noticed a few auction houses are including the postage charge (for UK mainland) in the catalogue description saying something like, “postage: small parcel £20”.
Hallmark size guide:
Both struck and laser hallmarks are available in sizes 0.5mm to 6mm (height). It is worth noting that when struck by a punch, the hallmark will appear very slightly larger.
When ordering a sponsor's punch online, our system guides… https://t.co/ATvs1MUV3N
A lovely Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion, modelled in the form of a crouching cat. In lovely condition with the original cushion pad. Hallmarked for London, 1901 by Adie and Lovekin. FOR SALE.
See this Instagram post by @lafitefinesilver https://t.co/A3Ylvjy6AT
There's still time to book into tomorrow's lecture at #TJC with #MatthewLafite, 'Silver for Household Luxuries' ✨✨
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📸Adam Luttick
@Auctionwint My sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Elaine in 2015-6 and remember fondly the care and attention she paid to me, realising that I was an Aussie who was far from home. 💔 😔
The reason you don’t find the later (1701-1863) York Town mark struck on most flatware or smaller items of silver is a practical one. It’s twice the size of all the other punches.
may be biased but surely the most splendid of all the Assay marks.
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