Silver
Silver and precious metals: flatware, hollowware, objects for the table.
A hallmark changes a piece’s story
Maker’s mark, metal standard, form: we read these clues before any piece is offered for sale.
Every piece goes under the loupe
At the firm, at your home or in the bank vault.
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Scope of the field
- Flatware and canteens
- Hollowware: teapots, dishes, beakers…
- Table pieces in silver and silver-gilt
From antique silver to contemporary workshops.
When to have a piece appraised?
Estate
Inventory and valuation of pieces in the course of an estate.
Division
Valuation for a fair division between heirs or beneficiaries.
Insurance
A documented replacement value to insure your pieces at the right amount.
Sale
An estimate of the likely hammer price before a piece is offered at auction.
How does the examination work?
Examination under the loupe and with instruments: stones, hallmarks, signatures. At the firm, at your home or in the bank vault. The appointment is confirmed once your file is reviewed; you will hear from us within two business days.
Does reviewing a file cost anything?
No. Sending a file and having it reviewed commit you to nothing: no fee is charged at this stage. Fees apply only if a sale takes place, and they are set out in writing with you before any piece is offered.
