Antique Silver

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We discovered a unique array of antique silver at the Long Beach, Calif., flea market. When it comes to silver, age doesn't necessarily mean value--the collectiblity of the piece determines its price, according to dealer Nancy Werthman.
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Asparagus tongs
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Strawberry fork
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Traveler's medicine spoon
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This odd spoon was designed to keep soup out of the moustaches of Victorian men.
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This late 19th-century napkin ring made by Unger Brothers is very desirable because of its art nouveau design.
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Werthman's bestselling pieces? Souvenir spoons that are priced at around $20.
Resources
Long Beach Antique and Collectible Market
Long Beach Antique and Collectible Market
c/o Long Beach Veterans Stadium
Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: 323-655-5703
Website: www.longbeachantiquemarket.com
Guests
Nancy Werthman
Dealer, Nancy's Silver Shop
833-A S. Main Ave. Fallbrook, CA 92028
Toll-free: 800-352-8927
E-mail: greetings@nancysilver.com
Website: www.nancysilver.com
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