Silver Jug valuation

Petalita

Hi I'm looking for some kind boards.ie antiques experts to give me a steer on how much this silver jug might be worth - pics at link below

https://picasaweb.google.com/AnnieandManu/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCMjElpiKouyGWg&feat=directlink

The jug has the letters ALD on it and three stamps - the first is an anchor, the second a lion and the third is too faded to make out

Also any ideas on where in Dublin I could take this for full valuation and possible sale?

Thanks!

Judgement Day

Petalita wrote: »

Hi I'm looking for some kind boards.ie antiques experts to give me a steer on how much this silver jug might be worth - pics at link below

https://picasaweb.google.com/AnnieandManu/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCMjElpiKouyGWg&feat=directlink

The jug has the letters ALD on it and three stamps - the first is an anchor, the second a lion and the third is too faded to make out

Also any ideas on where in Dublin I could take this for full valuation and possible sale?

Thanks!

A gravy boat. Weirs in Grafton Street http://www.weirandsons.ie/ should be your first call.

redscarf

Try the crockery shop in Glasnevin by the Botanic Gardens (http://www.thecrockeryshop.com). They buy and sell antiques and collectibles and will probably give you a better appraisal than someone in the center of town.

Degsy

redscarf wrote: »

Try the crockery shop in Glasnevin by the Botanic Gardens (http://www.thecrockeryshop.com). They buy and sell antiques and collectibles and will probably give you a better appraisal than someone in the center of town.

I dont think a brac a brac shop will know more about antique silver than Weir's.

redscarf

Weir definitely know their stuff. But most dealers supplement their experience with the Internet and can usually identify a piece fairly accurately. And with that, the expected market value.

Moreover, in my experience, city center establishments have vastly higher rents to pay so can't afford to pay out as much - unless you are a known client.

Go to one city center and one outside the city center and see for yourself. Let us know!

Wild_Dogger

Birmingham Sauceboat .
Around 100 euro , made 1930's or there abouts .

Petalita

Thanks for all your advice.

Will try Weirs so and maybe Adams in Blackrock - will update

Wild_Dogger

Adams in Blackrock sold one similar in their last auction for 140 euro hammer price !