eCommerceBytes has published an article that looks at the top searches and trends for the past year. Author Julia Wilkinson (author of The eBay Price Guide, eBay Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks and the Yard Salers newsletter) interviewed the folks at Kovels, Worthpoint, and Tias.com to “see what’s up, what’s down, and what’s surprising.” Read the article here.
Vintage Spratling and other Mexican sterling silver at Saturday auction
Collectors of vintage sterling silver tableware by William Spratling will want to take a look at this Spratling footed salt that will be sold on Saturday, January 28th.
Vintage Spratling sterling silver footed salt. Photograph: Crescent City Auction Gallery
Lot 283. Auctioneer’s description: William Spratling (1901-1967), Sterling Footed Salt, on a triangular rosewood base, H.- 1 in., Dia.- 2 5/8 in. Estimated Price: 150-300
At the same auction, you’ll find this vintage sterling silver and malachite necklace from Taxco:
Vintage Taxco sterling silver & malachite necklace. Photograph: Crescent City Auction Gallery
Lot 285. Auctioneer’s description: Mexican .970 Sterling and Malachite Link Necklace, 20th c., with shaped, pierced elongated links, the five central links mounted with oval cabochon malachite stones, signed “Antonio, Taxco.” Estimated Price: 150-250
Get all the auction details from Crescent City Auction Gallery here.
Know your marks follow-up: buyer got a deal on vintage Los Ballesteros necklace
A few days ago we posted about an auction for a vintage sterling silver Los Ballesteros necklace that was not correctly identified and wondered how the bidding would go because the maker wasn’t promoted in the listing.
The starting bid was $ 50, and the estimate was $ 100 – $ 200. Alas – for the seller – the necklace sold for only $ 80. Assuming the piece is authentic, the buyer got a great deal. Congratulations to the winner! You can see the auction listing here.
And that’s why it pays to know your marks, whether you’re buying or selling.
