Explore the principal styles and stylistic influences of American, European, and Asian silver. A historic overview of when the world’s thirst for silver bullion grew to epidemic proportions from the late 16th century to the latest fashion amongst today’s master silversmiths. Learn about silver hallmarks and how to distinguish between early masterpieces and later reproductions. This session will feature an exceptional collection of over 100 objects ranging over six centuries of sterling silver accoutrements from Andrew Ford’s personal silver collection. The course will culminate in addressing the conservation and soaring precious metals markets, as well as how to navigate buying and selling in today’s ever-changing valuations.
Andrew Ford has always had a passion for collecting and selling. His father was
a respected, well-known appraiser and collector in the New England area, and
Andrew has followed in his father’s footsteps here in the Sarasota area. He is the
owner and operator of Ford Art and Antiques, Sarasota Estate Auction, and Sarasota
Trading Company. The desire to continually learn more about each piece of furniture, art, or antique that he
encounters is important to Andrew. He loves to share this acquired knowledge with his customers so that they
too can enjoy learning more about their future purchase.
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