Why every collector needs an antique silver mug
Finding your first antique silver mug at a flea market or a quiet estate sale usually marks the beginning of a bit of an obsession. I remember the first one I picked up; it was slightly dented on the base and had a faint coat of tarnish that made it look more like lead than silver. But once I felt the weight of it and saw the tiny, intricate stamps on the bottom, I was hooked. There is a specific kind of magic in holding an object that has survived a century or two of morning ales, christening toasts, and family dinners. ...