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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 12-23-2016 01:56 PM Today we got a call from a family member of a Silver Salon Member who has past away. This member joined in 2004 but never posted. The member was apparently a serious collector of coin, early American pattern & English silver spoons and they studied the forums. The family says they are going to send us a list of what is available and if there is interest they will follow up with photos. If members might be interested in purchasing please let us know and we will send you the list when we get it. IP: Logged
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 Registered: Apr 99	posted 12-23-2016 08:23 PM You know me -- all about lists IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 12-23-2016 09:43 PM I'm interested too. Condolences to the member's family. IP: Logged
ahwt Posts: 2334 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 12-24-2016 12:10 AM I am sorry for their loss and I hope he or she enjoyed the forum posts all these years. I would be interested in seeing the information. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 12-24-2016 11:14 AM We just sent the above an email. If you don't see the mail be sure to check your spam and white list mail from smpub.com. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 12-24-2016 01:40 PM We were just asked (via email) quote: Are they wanting to sell the entire collection or individual pieces? Our reply: quote: They will consider anything as long as the items won't be scrapped. The family knows nothing about silver but they are sensitive about preserving human history (not just what the deceased did). IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 12-27-2016 10:20 AM What do you think about the list? There may be 50 more we are waiting to hear. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-02-2017 05:59 PM We haven't heard anything more. Here are the first 4 pages: IP: Logged
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 Registered: Apr 99	posted 01-02-2017 08:50 PM From the bare information given, this will be difficult. Are any images available? Do we just make an offer? Given that there is no way to judge value except by the name and a supposed date, I can't see giving much past scrap -- something like $5-$10 a spoon. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-02-2017 10:15 PM quote: The family says they are going to send us a list of what is available and if there is interest they will follow up with photos. What page/number??? IP: Logged
cbc58 Posts: 333 Registered: Aug 2008	posted 01-03-2017 09:43 AM I would be very interested in getting more information from the owner and possibly buying a fair number of these to jump start a collection. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-03-2017 10:18 AM What page/number??? IP: Logged
cbc58 Posts: 333 Registered: Aug 2008	posted 01-03-2017 10:40 AM I might be interested in the entire collection. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-03-2017 11:37 AM Awaiting a response from the family...they may be returning home and not regularly checking for messages. If you are interested in all of the above please be prepared with an $$ amount to offer. IP: Logged
cbc58 Posts: 333 Registered: Aug 2008	posted 01-03-2017 12:24 PM I would like to speak with them directly and get information on condition, specific sizes, etc. It was mentioned that there may be others and I want to find out about those also. If they are located anywhere near me - I'd like to see them in person. They will be preserved. Tks. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-03-2017 02:11 PM Family is overseas. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-03-2017 02:23 PM this just in... quote: Hi there, Yes there are more spoons but sadly I have run out of time. There are around 50 or so more but I believe the majority still need the makers and year to be identified. I am at the airport heading back today. I am unsure of how much they are worth. We are open to offers! Best, J. Make an $$ offer (via email to info@SMPub.com ) on what really is of definite interest to you. Be sure to include the page/line number. Then we will see if $$ offerred gets us good photos. No point asking for details if the $$ will not be considered. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-06-2017 11:02 AM 3 Days ago we forwarded an offer but there has been no response. We are awaiting a reply. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-08-2017 02:10 PM quote: Sorry for the late reply. Please let your member know we appreciate the interest and the offer which we are considering. In answer to your questions I believe the majority of the spoons are American and some of this information has been included in the list. The majority of the flatware are spoons unless otherwise stated on the list. The spoons are located in TX but I am in the UK so please bare with us with regards to info and photos etc. Best regards J IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-11-2017 10:30 AM quote: Please pass on our sincere apologies for the delayed response and explain my husband and I are in two different time zones and he works shifts so has been difficult to arrange time to discuss. We appreciate the offer and interest but would accept [$xxxx] for the spoons on the list and an additional 50 (we think) in the box. We would have to re-negotiate the price if we find we have more spoons in the box and or in the collection as we would like to sell the whole collection including wooden presentation box(s) and storage cloths etc. Kind regards J IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-13-2017 01:33 PM The offer was conditionally withdrawn. quote: I wouldn't be comfortable at that level and in any event would have to see a complete list and pictures of everything offered. The acknowledgement: quote: We completely understand and would expect you would want to see what you are buying...who wouldn't? I believe the remaining spoons are un-labelled so there may/may not be gems there?...I will speak to my husband about counting the remaining spoons and listing them. Best, J IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 02-27-2017 11:15 AM Its been 6 weeks. We don't know the status of things. Today we send them a follow up. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 02-28-2017 01:33 PM The reply: quote: Hi, Nice to hear from you. I am planning another visit to The Colony in April so will take pictures. Can I post on your forum again? J. We are looking forward to the photo. IP: Logged

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