jerseyben
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Today I scored one of my most awesome finds yet!
So I stopped by my biweekly source to pick up some stuff. Finally convinced him to part with the watch fob from the previously mentioned pocketwatch fail. Scouring through the sterling "bin", I picked up a nice Webster matchbox cover. Not in perfect condition but it is still cool. I noticed a nice floral cutout sterling link bracelet. Art nouveau style with that aged patina - a real nice piece. Finally, I picked up the item that made my whole trip worthwhile! It is a medal/award from 1893 from Scotland. It is awarded to a man from Jamestown for some sort of "cup" contest in 1893 and is marked as such. It is hallmarked with British hallmarks and it is actually gold over silver. A beautiful piece that hits multiple markets with coins, silver, exunomia, and awards. I don't even know if I can sell it - it is just so darn cool!
He typically charges me melt for whatever I buy (plus or minus, depending on what it is). That being said, I plan on selling the watch fob and making my money back on the whole lot. Here is an example of the same fob: Antique Pocket Watch Chain Fob 12 inches 12K Gold Filled Marked Simmons | eBay
So I stopped by my biweekly source to pick up some stuff. Finally convinced him to part with the watch fob from the previously mentioned pocketwatch fail. Scouring through the sterling "bin", I picked up a nice Webster matchbox cover. Not in perfect condition but it is still cool. I noticed a nice floral cutout sterling link bracelet. Art nouveau style with that aged patina - a real nice piece. Finally, I picked up the item that made my whole trip worthwhile! It is a medal/award from 1893 from Scotland. It is awarded to a man from Jamestown for some sort of "cup" contest in 1893 and is marked as such. It is hallmarked with British hallmarks and it is actually gold over silver. A beautiful piece that hits multiple markets with coins, silver, exunomia, and awards. I don't even know if I can sell it - it is just so darn cool!
He typically charges me melt for whatever I buy (plus or minus, depending on what it is). That being said, I plan on selling the watch fob and making my money back on the whole lot. Here is an example of the same fob: Antique Pocket Watch Chain Fob 12 inches 12K Gold Filled Marked Simmons | eBay