In 1877, John W. Mackay, one of the four Silver Kings who amassed fortunes from Nevada’s Comstock Lode, shipped nearly 1,000 pounds of silver bullion mined from the Consolidated Virginia and California mines to Tiffany & Co. in New York City. His wife, Marie Louise, desired an elaborate dining service that would reflect the immense […]
Vintage Silver
The cocktail shakers made for transatlantic liners in the 1930s are often overlooked by collectors looking for Art Deco pieces. The pieces combine streamlined geometry and sterling silver craftsmanship to create objects that are still appealing today. Ocean Liners in the Golden Age of Silver In the short but brilliant period between the Wall Street […]
Vintage Silver
The limited edition art bars, produced from 1971 to 1979, are among the most fascinating pieces of silver dating back to the 20th century. The small rectangle ingots with their original art captured collectors’ imaginations during the silver boom of the 1970s and are still highly prized today for the craftsmanship. These bars emerged during […]
Silver Bullion
Investors and silver collectors begin by researching the various bar sizes and levels of purity available on the market. The weights of silver bullion bar range from one-ounce to hundred-ounce, with each having its own advantages, depending on the budget and storage space. The Common Bar Dimensions and their Uses New buyers prefer one-ounce bars […]
Silver Art Bars
Silver art bars are attracting collectors from around the globe. They combine the value of precious metals with artistically striking designs. They are both miniature artworks and tangible assets, which makes them a great addition to any collection. As interest in tangible assets continues to grow, silver art bars have emerged as a unique bridge […]
Silver Art Bars
Since the 1950s, silver art bars have been a favorite among collectors because of their combination of artistic expression and precious metal value. Many collectors appreciate these finished works, but few understand the complex production processes that turn raw silver into collectible pieces of art. The modern minting technique has evolved in a significant way, […]
Silver Bullion
Weight standards are used to manufacture silver bullion, which allows investors and collectors to determine exactly how much pure silver is contained in each product. The standards are used to ensure that the products produced by different manufacturers and mints around the world have a consistent weight. Weights and Measures Troy ounces are the unit […]
Vintage Silver
Collectors of antique silver know that the hallmarks reveal the piece’s age, origin and maker. These small symbols can transform ordinary items into treasures that have documented histories. Language of Hallmarks Each antique piece is marked with a number of distinctive marks. These tell the story of that particular silver. British hallmarks include the lion […]
