picked this silver plaque up at an auction for 2 bucks

[tony24]

the plaque is stamped 925 on the front and it measures 12" x 10". It has a certificate
of authenticate on the back. It says on the back:


Precise copy of old byzantine Icon, On canvas with authentic agiography colors, Inalterable in time. Made of pure silver 925,worked by traditional artisants. Free for exportation

 

[savant365]

What does it weigh?

 

[tony24]

I am not sure how much it weighs.. It looks too nice of a piece to scrap it though. But the silver is like 1/4" to an inch

 

[savant365]

I would go get an appraisal if possible, if it is actually silver you made out like a bandit

 

[calisdad]

Sweet !

Is that St. Nicholaus aka Santa Claus ? Sure was for you !

 

[ivan salis]

the silver value by melt weight alone is way more than $2 --but thats a fine religious icon "copy" type item (* byzantine = greek type orthodox catholic from a long long time ago -- going back to like 400 AD in constantinople -- modern day turkey ) --"saint" icons are "highly reveared" holy art type items and the originals are often near priceless works of art.

 

[savant365]

If you want a free appraisal take it to a pawn shop and tell them you want to sell it. They will ask what you want for it but don't quote them a price just say you don't know and see what they offer for it. Multiply their offer x4 and thats what your market value will be. Good luck,

HH Charlie

 

[desertfox]

Congrats!!!!! Right place at the right time.

HH

 

[tony24]

It is St. nicholas lol . its an early christmas for me I guess lol . I seen a couple people pick this up and I cant believe noone bid on this. I stood in front of the box lot so noone else looked in the box for like 15 minutes. My heart was beating out of my chest cause I saw the 925 stamp on the front and it had that non reflective silvery look to it but I am still gonna have it looked at just to be sure it is real. I did some searching and found one just like it on ebay, But his plaque had 14k gold plating on some of it. He is asking $600 or best offer. Could the gold have been stripped off by someone perhaps?

 

[savant365]

If the pic is the one you have how do you know his face isn't 14K?

 

[tony24]

his face is paint

 

[trdhrdr007]

I can't comment on the artistic value but I'd be willing to bet the silver is not solid. It's more than likely a thin layer similar to a weighted candlestick. Still a great score for $2.

 

[tony24]

I sold the plaque on ebay for $150. That wasnt a bad profit eh.

 

[aa battery]

glad you didnt scrap it

 

[tony24]

I thought it was too nice of a piece to scrap.

 

[2Minnesota]

That was an awesome proffit! It is a nice piece of art. Congrats!