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Pete9077 Posts: 26 |
posted 12-18-2010 10:26 AM
  
As a new member of the forum, I have been encouraged to introduce myself. I am a collector and a perpetual student. I have just begun an interest in collecting silver. My wife and I have recently taken trips to Italy, England, Scotland and Wales and purchased a few souvenir spoons. I started looking into purchasing more when she expressed an interest in the hobby - and discovered a wealth of older silver spoons which I find quite interesting. Also, we have antiques throughout the house - some pieces of furniture made by ancestors in the 19th century. Our kids used to complain about being raised in a museum! I have worked on family genealogy - studying Old German Script along the way - and traced both sides of the family to the early 17th century in Germany. I have collected stamps (why wasn’t I collecting gold @ $36/oz? Answer: too expensive!!!) since I was a child and also some sports cards. I have an interest in archaeology and have written a couple of journal articles. I collect artifacts. I enjoy study and research. My educational background is quite varied as is my work experience (I retired 6 years ago). Along with my new interest in silver, I have started digging out some of our inherited silver to see what I can learn about it. It is fascinating! There are some marks which I have not been able to identify (one is in my post of 12/8/2010 Cowles - which one?). The bug has bit! IP: Logged |
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swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 |
posted 12-18-2010 11:48 AM
Thanks for the introduction, and welcome to the forums. You will find many kindred spirits here, and knowledgeable people ready and willing to help with your puzzles or at least point you in the right direction to find the information you seek. IP: Logged |
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Pete9077 Posts: 26 |
posted 12-18-2010 11:55 AM
Thank you, I appreciate the welcome!
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Kimo Posts: 1627 |
posted 12-19-2010 01:04 PM
Hi Pete. Let me add my warm welcome, and my appreciation for introducing yourself. We have some great folks here who range from relative novices to the pros who write the reference books. I look forward to your participation in the forum. Regards, IP: Logged |
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