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Discussion in 'Silver' started by alangnw, Jun 8, 2019.

  1. alangnw

    alangnw Member

    A couple of silver items that turned up from a family house I had the unpleasant task of clearing out.

    Wondering what these might be worth nowadays? Not that I'd sell them (I'm actually pondering hunting down the relevant regimental museum to donate them), just interested to see the change over time.

    The insurance valuation is from 1969. The hallmark on the main part of the box is worn away but can be seen on the lid (I assume they would have been the same).

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    alangnw, Jun 8, 2019
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    £25 and £20 in 1969 was quite a bit of money.

    The last one by weight was 7oz Troy.

    At the closing price last night 7oz troy would be £76.28.
     
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  3. alangnw

    alangnw Member

    I'd assumed being an insurance valuation it was probably quite 'generous' at the time.
     
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  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Perhaps.
    Silver prices fluctuate daily and those are the scrap/melt values.

    I struggle to sell old silver at the moment even at scrap value.
     
    daveydempsey, Jun 8, 2019
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  5. alangnw

    alangnw Member

    I wouldn't sell these, they belonged to a good friend of my uncle's. I believe the case probably went through the war with him. The box being a military piece is making me consider donating them to the regimental museum - I think it would be fitting and something of a memorial to him.
     
    alangnw, Jun 8, 2019
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  6. alangnw

    alangnw Member

    Wish I had everything else on that list, I'd be retiring now! :D
     
    alangnw, Jun 8, 2019
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    both nice items.......... the box is worth more than melt weight for sure........
     
    komokwa, Jun 8, 2019
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  8. LoveTheHunt!

    LoveTheHunt! Well-Known Member

    Ditto for the cigarette case!
     
    LoveTheHunt!, Jun 8, 2019
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  9. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Donation to a museum is a wonderful idea for a memorial.
     
    Figtree3, Jun 9, 2019
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  10. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Lovely idea, I'm sure they'd welcome them.
     
    Ownedbybear, Jun 9, 2019
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