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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;MrNate, post: 542354, member: 5515&quot;]Good evening (morning) everyone,</p><p><br /></p><p>I want to start this post by thanking every single person in the Silver forum here on Antiquers. Earlier today, I took a stroll down memory lane and looked back at some of my old posts, and I realize how much education and wisdom about the art and science of silver identification you have all given to me. Thank you to anyone that ever took time out of your day to view my posts and to offer comments and suggestions. It is because of you that I have gone from zero knowledge of silver to the humble novice status I have today (I still have much more to learn).</p><p><br /></p><p>So obviously yesterday was an amazing day for those that looked at the teapot (not kettle) I found, and as shocking as it is, I believe today was an even better day. This may seem like a tall story given what I found yesterday, but here&#039;s the gods honest truth of what happened today.</p><p><br /></p><p>So....where to begin with this story. I&#039;ll start by saying I think this is the best single find I&#039;ve managed so far. Today I decided to take a break from the thrift stores, and try my hand at finding something online. I started browsing the online forums locally, and I stumbled upon a listing for a sterling silver tea set. The listing only had one photo, and it could have easily have been a plated set. I noticed that the listing had been up for five days, another bad indicator since many silver hunters are out looking for the same thing as me.</p><p><br /></p><p>I decided to contact the seller directly, and I asked if they could meet today so I could view the items. The listing clearly stated <u>sterling silver</u> tea set, but the price was very nice considering what was in the photo. The seller agreed to meet up, and once I showed up I bought the set as soon as I laid my eyes on it. I&#039;ve spent the night pinching myself as if this were all a dream. I also spent three hours bringing this beautiful set back from tarnish to shine. I hope you enjoy the photos, I paid $100 total:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]168840[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168841[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168842[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168843[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168844[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168845[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168846[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168847[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168848[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]168849[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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