200% + profit??

stnwllstrtgc (58)in #steemsilvergold • 6 years ago

Possibly!

Just picked up this spoon at a vintage shop for $3. I'm fairly certain it is Sterling silver!

Here's the thing though... It has no visible markings.

However, based on it's looks, feel, and an attached note I decided to buy it.

There is no date on the note, but I'm guessing it's at least 50 years old. Based on the fact it seems it was a fairly significant gift or indulgence was my reasoning for suspecting the spoon is 925.

I don't have any acid to test it so I won't know 100% until I can pick some up, but its non magnetic, melts ice lickity-split and just has that silver "feel".

At any rate it's a cool old spoon, if it is Sterling then it's worth approx $9.90 at today's prices(!!!!). Either way, I think it was good buy!

#sterling #mystery #vintage #antique

6 years ago in #steemsilvergold by stnwllstrtgc (58)

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ronaldoavelino (80) 6 years ago

What do you mean as "melts ice lickity-split"? Is that one of silver's properties?

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stnwllstrtgc (58) 6 years ago

Silver is one of the best (if not THE best) elemental heat conductors. When you place it on ice it is almost astonishing how fast it melts/cuts into the ice. If you have something with a relatively intricate design and place it on a ice cube the design will transfer almost perfectly.

I believe this is one of the main reasons silverware was made from sterling, if it was pure silver it would burn your hands almost as soon as you put it in a hot soup because it would transfer the heat so efficiently.

Try it out with a silver coin, you'll be surprised how fast the ice melts!

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