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Hello everyone,
Trying again on the antique sterling, but I’ve added some new items. The proof pic is just a single pic, but check out the links for each individual item to see more details.
The story: All items were purchased from antique dealers around the country. All items are “as found.” This means I believe them to be authentic, original pieces and not modern reproductions. If you have any information to the contrary or to provide better details about a date or identification, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
[Proof](https://imgur.com/a/260901-XbEueGH)
Zelle only please.
Offers: Due to the age of these items, most are not priced relative to melt. I will consider ANY offers that respect the age and historic value of the items on top of their intrinsic metal value. Offers of melt will not be considered, except for the Thai makeup compact. In general, I have tried to price these items around or significantly below comps. All prices include insured shipping.
[ITEM 1](https://imgur.com/a/jsde260188-5n8lXFM): 800 purity peacock weighing 242g. Based on [comparable listings](https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/sculptures/animal-sculptures/pair-of-antique-german-hanau-silver-peacocks/id-f_50383662/), this is a German Hanau production made in the early 1900s. It has a hollow body, and there was a small repair on the tail that is visible from the underside and was well covered on the top. Based on how well the details were etched above it, the repair might even have been done at the time it was made. Dimensions are about 5.5" tall by about 12" long. Asking $1,200.
[ITEM 2](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260189-KMeRjUW): 999 purity Korean cloisonné bowl weighing 367.5g. These bowls are highly collectible, and this one is beautifully carved and worked. No maker's mark that I can see, but it is marked with Ag999순은. Asking $1,500.
[ITEM 3](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260185-aKgOgnJ): 925 purity “Whiting Davis mesh bag” weighing 148.9g. No imperfections in the links as far as I can tell. The clasp has small round blue sapphire cabs on it. This purse is deceptively heavy for its size. A classic early 19th century item. Asking $600.
[ITEM 4](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260184-PlORdcv): 950 purity Meiji? era Japanese cigarette case depicting the 7 deities weighing 191.6g. There is a slight defect with one of the clasps, so it only closes on one side. The art is signed based on AI’s translation of the kanji, but the hand-carving of the first two characters is past its ability to decipher. If anyone recognizes or can read the mark, please let me know what it is. Asking $850.
[ITEM 5](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260183-QaPHnmR): A 950 purity silver French military medal weighing 17.3g. This one features the “Algérie” and “Forces Françaises en Allemagne” bars. Asking $75.
[ITEM 6](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260190-qP2zS7I): 925 purity Hecho en Mexico ALC Guadalajara belt buckle weighing 54.9g. Buckle features a longhorn with red stone or glass eyes. Asking $200.
[ITEM 7](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260187-cTK0VoH): 925 purity Siam niello makeup compact. Gross weight is 119.1g, but without the mirror it is 108.4g. The item is in very good condition, with the artwork on both sides depicting possibly Wat Arun and the traditional warrior. Asking $235.
[ITEM 8](https://imgur.com/a/jsde260186-FTAJK1E): 900 purity Egyptian miniature pots weighing 120.5g. The marks are tiny, but the Arabic 900 is pretty clear. I believe the rest should be a symbol, but I can’t see what it is. I believe these are miniature bean pots? If anyone has any additional information, I’d love to hear it. Asking $450 for the pair.
NEW ITEMS
[ITEM 9](https://imgur.com/a/o260009-parker-sterling-pen-set-14k-nib-MiKJ8Dz): A sterling fountain/ball point pen set. Fountain pen has a 14k nib. Comes in an original Parker box, but I cannot guarantee that it is the box original to this set. Barrel weight is 29.1g; I am guessing 1g for the pen nib. I cannot guarantee that these pens will write, but to my untrained eye, it looks like they only need to have the ink cartridges changed out. Asking $250.
[ITEM 10](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260166-zR80Asq): 925 fully-hallmarked British desktop lighter weighing 163g minus the top lighter portion. I cannot tell if there is any extra non-silver metal in the base, but the shell is quite thick and extremely sturdy. When I tap on the bottom, it feels quite solid although there is a thin layer of cork? glued down. This item was apparently a 25th anniversary gift based on its inscription. The bottom hallmarks are RC, London Sterling 1961? I will leave the product name to your creative guesses since the critical first letter is missing…Asking $500
[ITEM 11](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260167-RuxkMV8): 925 purity Mexican shot glass set. Sterling liners and sterling tray. The weight is for the sterling liners and the tray minus all glass. It does not include the handle which remained attached to the glass when I weighed it. 105g. Asking $375
[ITEM 12](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260192-toCv2G4): 925 Chinese tea pot with the eight deities on it. Weight is 131.5g. I did manage to find a very similar piece with different hallmarks attributed to the 19th century. Mine is missing the lid, however. Asking $600.
Payments: Zelle only.
Reminder: All prices include shipping and insurance.
Thank you so much for looking!
TRADES: Although I am not really looking for any trades...I was recently introduced to the world of netsuke and other Edo/Qing/Meiji carvings. After recently losing some amazing early 20th century (or early) Japanese carvings at an online auction, I have a bit of a hankering to see what’s out there. I'd strongly prefer to sell outright, BUT…if someone has a collection of antique east Asian carvings that they don’t know what to do with AND if they like what I’m selling, I would consider a trade toward the premium on my asking prices. (e.g. If an item’s melt is $200 and I’m asking $300, I would consider a trade for the $100 premium.)
My primary considerations are:
1) I don’t have much interest in mid 20th century tourism or Western export pieces; 
2) I don’t have any interest at all in modern resin/reproduction pieces; 
3) I’m only really considering genuine antique articles that show the effect of years of use. I love antiques because they tell a story of history and world culture…the export stuff can be nice but it’s just not on the same level. 
4) I’d only consider it if a piece really grabs my eye or has a really cool story attached to it.

Hello everyone,
Trying again on the antique sterling, but I’ve added some new items. The proof pic is just a single pic, but check out the links for each individual item to see more details.
The story: All items were purchased from antique dealers around the country. All items are “as found.” This means I believe them to be authentic, original pieces and not modern reproductions. If you have any information to the contrary or to provide better details about a date or identification, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
[Proof](https://imgur.com/a/260901-XbEueGH)
Zelle only please.
Offers: Due to the age of these items, most are not priced relative to melt. I will consider ANY offers that respect the age and historic value of the items on top of their intrinsic metal value. Offers of melt will not be considered, except for the Thai makeup compact. In general, I have tried to price these items around or significantly below comps. All prices include insured shipping.
[ITEM 1](https://imgur.com/a/jsde260188-5n8lXFM): 800 purity peacock weighing 242g. Based on [comparable listings](https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/sculptures/animal-sculptures/pair-of-antique-german-hanau-silver-peacocks/id-f_50383662/), this is a German Hanau production made in the early 1900s. It has a hollow body, and there was a small repair on the tail that is visible from the underside and was well covered on the top. Based on how well the details were etched above it, the repair might even have been done at the time it was made. Dimensions are about 5.5" tall by about 12" long. Asking $1,200.
[ITEM 2](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260189-KMeRjUW): 999 purity Korean cloisonné bowl weighing 367.5g. These bowls are highly collectible, and this one is beautifully carved and worked. No maker's mark that I can see, but it is marked with Ag999순은. Asking $1,500.
[ITEM 3](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260185-aKgOgnJ): 925 purity “Whiting Davis mesh bag” weighing 148.9g. No imperfections in the links as far as I can tell. The clasp has small round blue sapphire cabs on it. This purse is deceptively heavy for its size. A classic early 19th century item. Asking $600.
[ITEM 4](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260184-PlORdcv): 950 purity Meiji? era Japanese cigarette case depicting the 7 deities weighing 191.6g. There is a slight defect with one of the clasps, so it only closes on one side. The art is signed based on AI’s translation of the kanji, but the hand-carving of the first two characters is past its ability to decipher. If anyone recognizes or can read the mark, please let me know what it is. Asking $850.
[ITEM 5](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260183-QaPHnmR): A 950 purity silver French military medal weighing 17.3g. This one features the “Algérie” and “Forces Françaises en Allemagne” bars. Asking $75.
[ITEM 6](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260190-qP2zS7I): 925 purity Hecho en Mexico ALC Guadalajara belt buckle weighing 54.9g. Buckle features a longhorn with red stone or glass eyes. Asking $200.
[ITEM 7](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260187-cTK0VoH): 925 purity Siam niello makeup compact. Gross weight is 119.1g, but without the mirror it is 108.4g. The item is in very good condition, with the artwork on both sides depicting possibly Wat Arun and the traditional warrior. Asking $235.
[ITEM 8](https://imgur.com/a/jsde260186-FTAJK1E): 900 purity Egyptian miniature pots weighing 120.5g. The marks are tiny, but the Arabic 900 is pretty clear. I believe the rest should be a symbol, but I can’t see what it is. I believe these are miniature bean pots? If anyone has any additional information, I’d love to hear it. Asking $450 for the pair.
NEW ITEMS
[ITEM 9](https://imgur.com/a/o260009-parker-sterling-pen-set-14k-nib-MiKJ8Dz): A sterling fountain/ball point pen set. Fountain pen has a 14k nib. Comes in an original Parker box, but I cannot guarantee that it is the box original to this set. Barrel weight is 29.1g; I am guessing 1g for the pen nib. I cannot guarantee that these pens will write, but to my untrained eye, it looks like they only need to have the ink cartridges changed out. Asking $250.
[ITEM 10](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260166-zR80Asq): 925 fully-hallmarked British desktop lighter weighing 163g minus the top lighter portion. I cannot tell if there is any extra non-silver metal in the base, but the shell is quite thick and extremely sturdy. When I tap on the bottom, it feels quite solid although there is a thin layer of cork? glued down. This item was apparently a 25th anniversary gift based on its inscription. The bottom hallmarks are RC, London Sterling 1961? I will leave the product name to your creative guesses since the critical first letter is missing…Asking $500
[ITEM 11](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260167-RuxkMV8): 925 purity Mexican shot glass set. Sterling liners and sterling tray. The weight is for the sterling liners and the tray minus all glass. It does not include the handle which remained attached to the glass when I weighed it. 105g. Asking $375
[ITEM 12](https://imgur.com/a/jsmi260192-toCv2G4): 925 Chinese tea pot with the eight deities on it. Weight is 131.5g. I did manage to find a very similar piece with different hallmarks attributed to the 19th century. Mine is missing the lid, however. Asking $600.
Payments: Zelle only.
Reminder: All prices include shipping and insurance.
Thank you so much for looking!
TRADES: Although I am not really looking for any trades...I was recently introduced to the world of netsuke and other Edo/Qing/Meiji carvings. After recently losing some amazing early 20th century (or early) Japanese carvings at an online auction, I have a bit of a hankering to see what’s out there. I'd strongly prefer to sell outright, BUT…if someone has a collection of antique east Asian carvings that they don’t know what to do with AND if they like what I’m selling, I would consider a trade toward the premium on my asking prices. (e.g. If an item’s melt is $200 and I’m asking $300, I would consider a trade for the $100 premium.)
My primary considerations are:
1) I don’t have much interest in mid 20th century tourism or Western export pieces; 
2) I don’t have any interest at all in modern resin/reproduction pieces; 
3) I’m only really considering genuine antique articles that show the effect of years of use. I love antiques because they tell a story of history and world culture…the export stuff can be nice but it’s just not on the same level. 
4) I’d only consider it if a piece really grabs my eye or has a really cool story attached to it.