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nautilusjv

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iconnumber posted 12-28-2009 04:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for nautilusjv     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi everyone.

I will be travelling to London at the end of March 2010 and am looking for recommendations for antique fairs or auction houses to find silver. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Kelly

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agleopar

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iconnumber posted 12-28-2009 07:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for agleopar     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I was there in May and Bermondsey market still had a fair bit of silver and I was told that Portobello road market was also doing well and walking through Camden Passage a few dealers had some bits and bobs. Hope this helps, its not a fair or auction but I love the lottery of the markets?

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nautilusjv

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iconnumber posted 12-28-2009 07:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for nautilusjv     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thank you agleopar! Luckily, I have a dear friend in London, not a silver enthusiast, but at least she knows her way around the city.

Kelly

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agleopar

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iconnumber posted 12-29-2009 08:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for agleopar     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
And the Chancery Lane Silver Vaults? They are what they are but if you have never seen them it is sort of like going into Aladin's cave.
There is a small good auction house in the west end I just do not remember the name/address.

Also check to see what is showing at Goldsmiths Hall, if they have something on it could be worth going.

Lastly the V+A silver collection!!

Sorry if these are obvious and you have seen them...

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Scott Martin
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iconnumber posted 12-29-2009 09:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Scott Martin     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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agphile

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iconnumber posted 12-30-2009 09:17 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for agphile     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Agleopar’s advice is excellent. If you decide to visit the Silver Vaults I am tempted to suggest you take in one of my favourite museums which is nearby (nothing to do with silver, but unique and fascinating): Sir John Soane's Museum

There will probably be a small antiques fair on somewhere in London most weekends but I think a visit to one of the markets Agleopar suggests would be a better bet. There is however a major fair 17-23 March: The BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair Worth a visit if the dates fit.

I cannot spot any specifically silver sales at London auction houses in March. An internet search for London auction houses nearer the date should bring up their websites and the chance to browse any on-line catalogues to see whether silver of interest to you is included.

Hope this helps

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jersey

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iconnumber posted 12-30-2009 01:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jersey     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi!

Along with the other suggestions that have been made I have Info from friends in Cambridge, England that have suggested you ck out Hatton Garden & the Newark Antiques Fair. Also, places not far from London, like Brighton, where they often have fairs.

Have fun!

Jersey

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nautilusjv

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iconnumber posted 01-01-2010 06:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for nautilusjv     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thank you everyone for the information. Hopefully, I will return with some nice pieces to share with everyone.

Happy New Year!

Kelly

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