Fine Silver
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 85 Fine Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Necklace or Chain 18 54g N105 $36.34 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 31m Buy It Now for only: $36.34 |
 FINE ENGLISH ANTIQUE SCROLL ENGRAVED SOLID SILVER VESTA CASE B1902 $53.74 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 27m |
 Vintage Art Deco SILVER Guilloche Enamel Amethyst MIZPAH Brooch $7.89 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 41m |
 FINE LARGE ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SOLID SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX c1875 $121.71 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 15m |
 FINE QUALITY SIGNED JAPANESE STERLING SILVER SAKE CUP BY SHOBIDO JAPAN W BOX NR $132.50 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 42m |
 FINE Russian Silver GILT ENAMEL SPOON 19th CENTURY NO RESERVE $152.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 36m |
 Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Gem Set Ring Size UK U US 10 1 4 3g $23.69 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 31m Buy It Now for only: $23.69 |
 FINE SOLID STERLING SILVER HALLMARKED + GARNET SET SPIDER BOOKMARK 60mms LONG $23.69 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 31m |
 SUPERB ANTIQUE J W BENSON SOLID SILVER POCKET WATCH L1932 IN FINE WORKING COND $121.71 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 18m |
 Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Silver Tea Caddy Sugar Spoon Fine Quality $41.10 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 31m |
 Early Rare Belgian 800 Fine Silver Covered Wine Jug 1830s $798.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 1m |
 Antique or Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Fob Medal Pendant 65g W6 85 $39.50 Time Remaining: 13d 23h 2m Buy It Now for only: $39.50 |
 FINE ANTIQUE 19TH C SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED COCONUT CUP W SOLID SILVER MOUNTS $58.49 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 16m |
 FINE RARE RUSSIAN SILVER 62oz HAND ENGRAVED CIGARETTE CASE TALLIN $127.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 11h 4m |
 89 OUNCES STERLING FINE SILVER LOT SCRAP OR WEAR $76.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 38m |
 FINE CASED STERLING SILVER CHILDS CHRISTENING SET SHEFFIELD 1859 MARTIN HALL $94.83 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 19m |
 Fine ARTS CRAFTS Sterling COLONIAL REVIVAL SAUCEBOAT Beautifully Made NR $149.99 Time Remaining: 26d 6h 22m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 FINE GEORGIAN STERLING Silver Sauce LADLES WILLIAM BATEMAN 1817 $40.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 31m |
 FINE GEORGIAN SILVER BRANDY DECANTER LABEL LONDON 1828 MAKER CHARLES RAWLINGS $64.79 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 8m |
 A FINE SOLID STERLING SILVER HALLMARKED HEART SHAPE SNUFF PILL BOX HINGED TOP $23.69 Time Remaining: 5h 24m |
 Solid Silver Albert Watch Chain 614gr Birm 1901 By HP $52.95 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 11m |
 FINE RARE ANTIQUE SOLID SILVER CIRCULAR SHAPED VESTA CASE B1907 $98.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 58m |
 STERLING SILVER WESTMORELAND MILBURN ROSE SALAD FORK 6 3 8 1940 FINE $45.98 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 50m Buy It Now for only: $45.98 |
 FINE QUALITY 2p VINTAGE JAPANESE STERLING SILVER LIQUOR SAKE CUPS NO RESERVE $57.76 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 33m |
 RARE FINE QUALITY 17th CENTURY S SILVER GOLD WIRE WORK POMANDER VINAIGRETTE $94.84 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 9m |
 A SUPERB 1758 SOLID SILVER GEORGE II SHILLING IN EXTREMELY FINE PLUS CONDITION $22.13 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 42m |
 Lot of 6 sterling silver rings and 1 sterling silver pendant $20.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 8m |
 Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Skull Ring Size UK Z5 US 12 3 4 $79.02 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 31m Buy It Now for only: $79.02 |
 VINTAGE WORKING FINE SOLID SILVER POCKET FOB WATCH KEY WIND WITH KEY VGC $52.16 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 13m |
 GEORGIAN SILVER ANTIQUE FINE TABLE SPOON LONDON 1800 $11.06 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 52m |
 12 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau ice cream forks $122.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 50m |
 Solid Silver Spinner Seal Fob Birm 1898 by JC $28.45 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 6m |
 1904 William Comyns silver cover common prayer book fine condition $126.46 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 5m Buy It Now for only: $126.46 |
 Fine Victorian Hallmarked Sterling Silver Porringer or Wine Taster London 1888 $71.13 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 30m |
 Fine Quality Antique Unusual Pair of Silver Victorian 1878 Novelty Scissors NR $56.91 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 5h 51m |
 10 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau seafood forks $9.90 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 18m |
 A FINE SOLID STERLING SILVER ENGLISH HALLMARKED 1924 REYNOLDS ANGELS HAND MIRROR $59.48 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 30m |
 925 STERLING SILVER FINE TOOTHPICK FROM GERMANY NEW SKD $38.00 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 8m Buy It Now for only: $38.00 |
 11 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau butter knives $9.90 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 23m |
 12 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau master butter knives $31.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 30m |
 Sterling silver antique Chunky Heavy gauge 111g watch chain Necklace 22 $80.62 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 40m |
 Victorian Silver Albertina Watch Chain c1890 $33.18 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 46m |
 12 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau lunch knives $102.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 30m |
 Fine Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Necklace or Chain 29g 20 $20.53 Time Remaining: 16d 22h 1m Buy It Now for only: $20.53 |
 75 Silver Overlay On Glass Decanter with 999 1000 Fine Silver Einstein $320.00 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 37m |
 11 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau dinner forks $203.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 56m |
 Fine Victorian Solid Silver Christening Cup Tankard Rose Thistle Shamrock 1862 $284.53 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 22m |
 12 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau soup spoons $86.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 25m |
 85 Fine Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Necklace or Chain 18 27g N94 $25.28 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 36m Buy It Now for only: $25.28 |
 11 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau salad forks $102.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 41m |
 Fine Early Georg Jensen 3pc Danish Sterling Silver Tea Set $2,495.00 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 16m |
 Solid Silver Victorian Locket Birm 1900 By S Bros $18.18 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 56m |
 Fine Quality Ant Asprey 1899 Solid Silver Turquoise Set Sewing Etui Tools $129.62 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 5h 54m |
 85 Fine Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Necklace or Chain 20 66g N111 $44.24 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 31m Buy It Now for only: $44.24 |
 12 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau dinner knives $195.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 44m |
 12 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau tablespoons $103.01 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 5m |
 11 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau teaspoons $9.90 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 9m |
 12 fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau lunch forks $178.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 32m |
 Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Gem Set Ring Size UK M US 6 23g $18.95 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 44m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 Victorian Solid Silver Fob Compass Birm 1901 By JC Working $16.61 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 26m |
 FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SOLID SILVER FORK C1826 NOT SCRAP 697gr $26.08 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 58m |
 antique Sterling silver antique watch chain Necklace 16 $34.78 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 39m |
 FINE STERLING SILVER CIGARETTE CASE BIRMINGHAM 1921 AC OR CA MONO $79.02 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 19m |
 A BEAUTIFUL 1698 SOLID SILVER WILLIAM III 3RD BUST SIXPENCE IN FINE CONDITION $5.85 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 19m |
 85 Fine Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Necklace or Chain 18 26g N102 $25.28 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 31m Buy It Now for only: $25.28 |
 CHARLES HORNER ART NOUVEAU SILVER ENAMEL SCARAB NECKLACE 1908 $184.96 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 50m |
 Large Antique Silver Watch Chain Tassel Fob $49.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 1m |
 Good quality antique albert pocket watch chain Inc heavy fob medal $53.74 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 39m |
 FINE STERLING SILVER CIGAR CASE THREE SECTION CHESTER 1896 $129.60 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 13m |
 Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Coin Set Ring Size UK N US 65 26g $18.95 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 35m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 Antique Silver Watch Chain Tassel Fob $29.26 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 1m |
 Fine sterling silver Durgin Watteau large punch ladle $9.90 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 8h 42m |
 Fine Pair Sterling Silver Nut Dishes by Tiffany n r $89.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 23m |
 FINE EDWARDIAN SILVER FAUX TORTOISESHELL TRAVEL BEDSIDE CLOCK WITH OMEGA WATCH $49.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 5h 20m |
 D Fine Vintage 925 Sterling Silver BELCHER Necklace Chain 215 95G $67.95 Time Remaining: 11d 7h 27m Buy It Now for only: $67.95 |
 ESTATE SOLID STERLING SILVER ANTIQUE BANGLE 100 FINE AND HAND MADE ENGRAVED $15.23 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 49m |
 ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER PIN TRAY BOWL OPEN SALT CELLAR DISH 925 1000 FINE $19.95 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 12m |
 VINTAGE SOLID SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AKSEL HOLMSEN CHRYSANTHEMUM BROOCH C1940 $49.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 52m |
 ELEGANT VINTAGE SOLID SILVER DANISH JEMAX GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BROOCH C1940 $21.34 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 30m |
 TWO TOWLE STERLING SILVER LAFAYETTE 5 0CLOCK COFFEE SPOONS 5 5 8LONG FINE 1905 $48.95 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 6m Buy It Now for only: $48.95 |
 ARTS CRAFT SILVER SCOTTISH CELTIC DESIGN BROOCH WJHOLMES C1905nr $15.79 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 55m |
 Solid Silver Enamel Fob Medal Fattorini $7.89 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 11m |
 Vintage Silver Photo Locket By Georg Jensen $34.78 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 21m |
 SUPERB VINTAGE SOLID SILVER DANISH OSVAIS BLUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL BROOCH C1940 $25.29 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 39m |
 FABULOUS VINTAGE SOLID SILVER GILT GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DAISY BROOCH MICHELSEN C1950 $64.79 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 41m |
 Fine Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Necklace Chain 8 18 187g n154 $94.83 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 31m Buy It Now for only: $94.83 |
 Victorian Solid Silver Albert Watch Chain 627gr Birm 1892 By EP $53.74 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 16m |
 VINTAGE SOLID SILVER NORWEGIAN GUILLOCHE ENAMEL FINN JENSEN BROOCH C1950 $34.79 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 26m |
 Fine Arts Processional Sterling Silver Flatware Set $1,950.00 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 7m |
 Sterling Silver Spoon Butter Knife Vintage Elegant Tableware Fine Dinning Decor $10.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 13m |
 Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Gem Set Ring Size UK O US 7 51g $31.60 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 36m Buy It Now for only: $31.60 |
 Large Solid Silver Locket Birm 1966 by SE 205gr $52.24 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 36m |
 Antique Gold Albertina Watch Chain c1880 $14.83 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 46m |
 FINE SET OF THREE PAUL STORR STERLING SILVER SHELL HANDLED ENTREE DISHES 86 Ozs $6,995.00 Time Remaining: 7h 38m |
 Solid Silver and Blue John Agate Brooch Birm 1907 By HP $25.29 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 31m |
 Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Gem Set Ring Size UK N US 65 24g $18.95 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 35m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 Very Rare Fine Quality Pair Kashmir Sterling Silver Wine Cups Goblets Ca 1880 $1,580.70 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 22m Buy It Now for only: $2,220.88 |
 Solid Silver Locket and Chain Birmingham By ZJ 117gr $64.81 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 51m |
 VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HINGED TEXTURED PATTERN BANGLE 22g $6.32 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 7h 2m |
 Fine Webster Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Wine Bottle Coaster c1900 $24.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 10h 42m |
Fine Silver
Types of Silver Clay Explained - Precious Metal Clay and Art Clay
Metal clay is a suspension of tiny particles of metal in a clay binder, which can be used to make jewellery, beads and small findings. The beauty of metal clay is that it can be manipulated in the same way as any modelling clay, but once fired the binding agents are burnt off leaving the metal form intact. Although there is a certain amount of shrinkage (between 10-15% for the more modern versions), very fine detail can be achieved, including impressions that would require casting in any other method of metalwork.
Silver metal clay results in objects containing almost pure silver (also known as fine silver) which is ideal for enamelling. There are two popular brands available - Precious Metal Clay (also known as PMC) and Art Clay Silver (ACS). Precious Metal Clay was developed in the early 1990's in Japan and consists of microscopic particles of pure silver (or fine gold powder) and a water-soluble binder which burns off during firing. The original formula of PMC (now called 'Standard') has to be fired in a kiln at a temperature of 1650F and has a high shrinkage rate of around 30%. Two additional versions were later developed called PMC+, which can be fired at 1490F and PMC3, which can be fired at temperatures as low as 1100F. Both of these later versions of PMC have much lower shrinkage rates, allowing much finer detail to be worked into designs.
Art Clay Silver (ACS) was also developed in Japan and is similar in consistency to PMC+. The main difference with ACS is that it can be fired using a hand-held torch or gas oven. Because of subtle differences in the binder components and the longer firing times, ACS benefited from having a considerably lower shrinkage percentage - only 8-10%. This means that ACS can be worked in more detail without any loss of definition in fine work. Art Clay Slow Dry was introduced soon after, which has a much longer working time before requiring firing, allowing intricate work to be moulded into the clay with no loss of malleability.
Art Clay 650 and Art Clay 650 Slow Dry are now becoming increasingly popular, as not only do they have a longer working time but can be fired at temperatures as low as 650C/1200F. This allows jewellers to incorporate glass and Sterling Silver into the designs without fear of damaging the components. AIDA, the manufacturers of ACS have also introduced Oil Paste, a product only used on fired metal clay or milled fine silver, and Overlay Paste which is designed for drawing designs onto glass and porcelain. These two products have allowed the use of metal clay products to be incorporated into a whole new range of designs and mediums, expanding the potential of this product.
Metal clays allow jewellers to work with a material that is as malleable as ordinary modelling clay but produces fine (almost pure) silver jewellery of exquisite intricacy and beauty. Once polished it has a lustre and shine that is easily comparable to cast silver and because of the development of the products over the last few years shrinkage is now no longer an issue. The type used depends on personal preference as both types have their advantages, but incorporating metal clays into your jewellery design gives you a new medium to explore with beautiful results.
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knots in a fine silver chain. Please tell me how these can be taken out?
thanks everyone, use the two pins idea, and guess what, the knots are now removed.
when my wifes chain has got tangled, I did similar to what one of your other answers gave, but found it better to use one pin or needle, through one of the links in the knot, and gently shake the whole chain, I did this because the knot had tightened and links had locked together because of their shape, once the knot started to free then used a second pin to assist, worked a treat. good luck
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