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Daryle Lambert: What’s in a Name?

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Thanks to www.bissellbedardgalleries.com

I am learning right along with my readers every day and this should prove it. Did you know that the name on an item can show the viewer that it is quality? Just a few names that are quickly recognizable: Tiffany, Lalique, Steuben, Rookwood, Grueby, and Newcomb will quicken your attention. How about Puiforcat? Does that name get your attention? I know it register with me until I received an email asking if I would be interested in buying a set of candelabras by Puiforcat. With a little research, it soon became apparent to me that this is a name that I want to include in my memory for future reference.

The Puiforcat Company of France was founded early in the history of several great silver companies but the one name that has caught everyone’s attention is Jean Puiforcat. In the late 19th century to early 20th century, he introduced the public to his art deco designs and the rest is simply history. Mr. Puiforcat died in 1945 but his wares are much in demand today. The Puiforcat Company was acquired by the world-famous Hermes Company that still exists today.

Don’t look for cheap silver pieces made by the Puiforcat Co. Many will not recognize the name and you may find that these treasures are waiting for someone like you to discover them and “Puiforcat” appears on silver, you can be sure it is a treasure. Sets of hollowware may bring $100,000 or more depending on the design and number of place settings. It isn’t unusual for one place setting to command a price of $5,000 or more for art deco patterns. Candelabras and other pieces carrying Jean Puiforcat designs will most certainly have a hefty price tag attached at better auctions or antique shops. Bargains, however may be found at house or garage sales.

I have been trying to research this company more fully but there seems to be a limited amount of information on the net so if any of our readers locate more on this company I would appreciate you passing it along. There seems to be unlimited articles about the wares but very little on the company itself. Puiforcat; a funny name that can bring you great rewards!

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Daryle Lambert: What’s in a Name?

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Thanks to www.bissellbedardgalleries.com

I am learning right along with my readers every day and this should prove it. Did you know that the name on an item can show the viewer that it is quality? Just a few names that are quickly recognizable: Tiffany, Lalique, Steuben, Rookwood, Grueby, and Newcomb will quicken your attention. How about Puiforcat? Does that name get your attention? I know it register with me until I received an email asking if I would be interested in buying a set of candelabras by Puiforcat. With a little research, it soon became apparent to me that this is a name that I want to include in my memory for future reference.

The Puiforcat Company of France was founded early in the history of several great silver companies but the one name that has caught everyone’s attention is Jean Puiforcat. In the late 19th century to early 20th century, he introduced the public to his art deco designs and the rest is simply history. Mr. Puiforcat died in 1945 but his wares are much in demand today. The Puiforcat Company was acquired by the world-famous Hermes Company that still exists today.

Don’t look for cheap silver pieces made by the Puiforcat Co. Many will not recognize the name and you may find that these treasures are waiting for someone like you to discover them and “Puiforcat” appears on silver, you can be sure it is a treasure. Sets of hollowware may bring $100,000 or more depending on the design and number of place settings. It isn’t unusual for one place setting to command a price of $5,000 or more for art deco patterns. Candelabras and other pieces carrying Jean Puiforcat designs will most certainly have a hefty price tag attached at better auctions or antique shops. Bargains, however may be found at house or garage sales.

I have been trying to research this company more fully but there seems to be a limited amount of information on the net so if any of our readers locate more on this company I would appreciate you passing it along. There seems to be unlimited articles about the wares but very little on the company itself. Puiforcat; a funny name that can bring you great rewards!

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Daryle Lambert: What’s in a Name?

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Thanks to www.bissellbedardgalleries.com

I am learning right along with my readers every day and this should prove it. Did you know that the name on an item can show the viewer that it is quality? Just a few names that are quickly recognizable: Tiffany, Lalique, Steuben, Rookwood, Grueby, and Newcomb will quicken your attention. How about Puiforcat? Does that name get your attention? I know it register with me until I received an email asking if I would be interested in buying a set of candelabras by Puiforcat. With a little research, it soon became apparent to me that this is a name that I want to include in my memory for future reference.

The Puiforcat Company of France was founded early in the history of several great silver companies but the one name that has caught everyone’s attention is Jean Puiforcat. In the late 19th century to early 20th century, he introduced the public to his art deco designs and the rest is simply history. Mr. Puiforcat died in 1945 but his wares are much in demand today. The Puiforcat Company was acquired by the world-famous Hermes Company that still exists today.

Don’t look for cheap silver pieces made by the Puiforcat Co. Many will not recognize the name and you may find that these treasures are waiting for someone like you to discover them and “Puiforcat” appears on silver, you can be sure it is a treasure. Sets of hollowware may bring $100,000 or more depending on the design and number of place settings. It isn’t unusual for one place setting to command a price of $5,000 or more for art deco patterns. Candelabras and other pieces carrying Jean Puiforcat designs will most certainly have a hefty price tag attached at better auctions or antique shops. Bargains, however may be found at house or garage sales.

I have been trying to research this company more fully but there seems to be a limited amount of information on the net so if any of our readers locate more on this company I would appreciate you passing it along. There seems to be unlimited articles about the wares but very little on the company itself. Puiforcat; a funny name that can bring you great rewards!

Learn to Grow Your Bank Account Trading in Antiques & Collectibles. Register for the 31 Club. Daryle’s 220 Page Book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your Membership.
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Daryle Lambert: What’s in a Name?

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Thanks to www.bissellbedardgalleries.com

I am learning right along with my readers every day and this should prove it. Did you know that the name on an item can show the viewer that it is quality? Just a few names that are quickly recognizable: Tiffany, Lalique, Steuben, Rookwood, Grueby, and Newcomb will quicken your attention. How about Puiforcat? Does that name get your attention? I know it register with me until I received an email asking if I would be interested in buying a set of candelabras by Puiforcat. With a little research, it soon became apparent to me that this is a name that I want to include in my memory for future reference.

The Puiforcat Company of France was founded early in the history of several great silver companies but the one name that has caught everyone’s attention is Jean Puiforcat. In the late 19th century to early 20th century, he introduced the public to his art deco designs and the rest is simply history. Mr. Puiforcat died in 1945 but his wares are much in demand today. The Puiforcat Company was acquired by the world-famous Hermes Company that still exists today.

Don’t look for cheap silver pieces made by the Puiforcat Co. Many will not recognize the name and you may find that these treasures are waiting for someone like you to discover them and “Puiforcat” appears on silver, you can be sure it is a treasure. Sets of hollowware may bring $100,000 or more depending on the design and number of place settings. It isn’t unusual for one place setting to command a price of $5,000 or more for art deco patterns. Candelabras and other pieces carrying Jean Puiforcat designs will most certainly have a hefty price tag attached at better auctions or antique shops. Bargains, however may be found at house or garage sales.

I have been trying to research this company more fully but there seems to be a limited amount of information on the net so if any of our readers locate more on this company I would appreciate you passing it along. There seems to be unlimited articles about the wares but very little on the company itself. Puiforcat; a funny name that can bring you great rewards!

Learn to Grow Your Bank Account Trading in Antiques & Collectibles. Register for the 31 Club. Daryle’s 220 Page Book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your Membership.
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Daryle Lambert: What’s in a Name?

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Thanks to www.bissellbedardgalleries.com

I am learning right along with my readers every day and this should prove it. Did you know that the name on an item can show the viewer that it is quality? Just a few names that are quickly recognizable: Tiffany, Lalique, Steuben, Rookwood, Grueby, and Newcomb will quicken your attention. How about Puiforcat? Does that name get your attention? I know it register with me until I received an email asking if I would be interested in buying a set of candelabras by Puiforcat. With a little research, it soon became apparent to me that this is a name that I want to include in my memory for future reference.

The Puiforcat Company of France was founded early in the history of several great silver companies but the one name that has caught everyone’s attention is Jean Puiforcat. In the late 19th century to early 20th century, he introduced the public to his art deco designs and the rest is simply history. Mr. Puiforcat died in 1945 but his wares are much in demand today. The Puiforcat Company was acquired by the world-famous Hermes Company that still exists today.

Don’t look for cheap silver pieces made by the Puiforcat Co. Many will not recognize the name and you may find that these treasures are waiting for someone like you to discover them and “Puiforcat” appears on silver, you can be sure it is a treasure. Sets of hollowware may bring $100,000 or more depending on the design and number of place settings. It isn’t unusual for one place setting to command a price of $5,000 or more for art deco patterns. Candelabras and other pieces carrying Jean Puiforcat designs will most certainly have a hefty price tag attached at better auctions or antique shops. Bargains, however may be found at house or garage sales.

I have been trying to research this company more fully but there seems to be a limited amount of information on the net so if any of our readers locate more on this company I would appreciate you passing it along. There seems to be unlimited articles about the wares but very little on the company itself. Puiforcat; a funny name that can bring you great rewards!

Learn to Grow Your Bank Account Trading in Antiques & Collectibles. Register for the 31 Club. Daryle’s 220 Page Book, 31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles is FREE with your Membership.
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Gold, Silver, Copper and Bronze

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008


Art Metals continue to bring in good prices. Learn more about Roycroft, Jarvie, Heintz and other 20th Century valuable art pieces.


Alert! Alert! Gold and Silver are falling.

Even the weight of a bad stock market can’t keep the value of these industrial metals up. In the best environment these metals could have, they are hanging on by their teeth. Sell, Sell, Sell, and then check back with me in six months. I think you will want to buy me dinner.

This is the third time I have put out the alert To sell gold and silver, and because of the time lag from the first call to sell, I believe this decline will even be steeper than I originally imagined. Trade your gold and silver for wonderful and fantastic items produce from the common metals. I personally believe this is where the money is to be made in the short run.

Even though I am very negative on gold and silver, I think differently about choice antique & collectible pieces made from copper and bronze. If you have followed the metal markets, all the touters are pushing investments in gold and silver very heavily. This is usually a signal that a top has been reached in the market for those commodities. This can’t be said for copper and bronze however.

Fine art pieces from the Art and Crafts movement will continue to bring high prices for items produced by such companies as Roycroft, Jarvie, Heintz, Gustav Stickley and Dirk Van Erp.

The real Arts and Crafts look will be hammered, and this hammering will be wonderfully crafted. Most of these copper pieces were meant to be displayed with furniture of that style and era, namely Stickley, Limbeth and others.

When you become familiar with their marks and learn about items from these companies, you’ll be paid handsomely in the future. Right now, the 31 Club is discussing the possibility of buying a large collection of Roycroft through our Associates Program. I have my fingers crossed on this one. What a great buy this will be for both the club and the member who called for our help.

Bronze has been used for producing figures, jewelery, sculptures and different types of lamps from almost the beginning of civilized man. It is easily worked and develops a wonderful patina over time. Items made from these metals bring huge prices in today’s markets. Rare bronze sculptures can easily bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars with ease, but the more common pieces you’ll find can fetch from $5,000 to $25,000. Considering most dealers can’t tell the originals from the reproductions, they pass on all of them. This knowledge served one dealer I have previously written about when he purchased a Jarvie Candelabra for about $80 and sold it for around $7,000 or $8,000 if my memory serves me correctly. You will clean up big time if you have the knowledge in this area.

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Antique Bookmarks

Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Cracker Jack Bookmark from SilverBookmarks.com

I was looking for a way to be lazy today and I found one. You see, my partner, Cindy, asked if I could do a simple blog today, because she has family in town and isn’t going to have a lot of time to devote to it. Along came Howie. Howie Schechter is a collector of silver bookmarks and has a collection of over 1,000 antique and vintage bookmarks.

Bookmarks are items that have never caught my attention. I always thought there weren’t enough different ones to have a real collection. Boy, was I wrong, as Howie has proven. If I ever find a very nice silver bookmark for a small amount of money, now I will add it to my inventory. I never paid much attention to them before.

Today’s picture is of a bookmark that came in a box of Cracker Jack and is now part of Howie’s collection. In addition to appealing to bookmark collectors, this would be of great appeal to Cracker Jack Collectors. While Howie’s collection is mainly silver, he has many interesting book marks made of different materials such as brass, bronze, copper, lucite, enamel, pewter and many others. I encourage you to read the story of how Howie got started collecting book marks, and then take a tour through his very interesting site.

Here’s Howie: Silver Bookmarks - The World’s Largest Online Collection

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The Silver Bubble — Sell Sell Sell Anything Silver

Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Mint Julep Cup


I remember a time like this several years ago, when people were taking their Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Cups and crushing them to sell as scrap. Today, with the current price of silver, I’d bet they wish those cups were still in their showcase. In fact, on eBay, a 7 oz.1850 pure coin silver Mint Julep Cup by Peter Krider sold 2/27 for $600.

Yes, I was a little early in my call to sell silver, and it has gone up another 20% making it an even better sell. Anyone who says they can pick the very top or bottom in a market is someone to be fearful of. No, I didn’t think the dollar would continue to fall through the floor, but it has. Neither did I suspect that crude prices would continue to skyrocket above $100 a barrel, but it did. So does that make my reasoning wrong? Not at all. Where I was right in my thinking was that corn would gain in value because of the production of ethanol. However, I did not take into consideration that this would cause the price of soybeans to go over $13 a bushel, or wheat would sell at $16. Who would’ve thought that? Because of these sharp, elevated prices in the futures market, their fall will be even steeper than their gains. So, yes I still say sell silver while it is still going up. This cycle will come to its end soon.

This new high in the price of silver now provides a better place to sell for those that didn’t sell when I first wrote about this. I know of several people who sold a portion of their holdings the first time around. Now they can average up their selling price. I truly believe that as soon as the political parties have their candidates selected, the markets will begin to change, and by the third quarter, the economy will have righted itself. That will make this buying frenzy over.

I also recommend graded coins be sold. The interest in collecting coins has always been with the new collector, and this market isn’t a fraction of what it was fifty years ago. So as soon as the glitter is off the metals, the elevated prices of the graded coins will drop significantly. Remember, starting collectors can’t pay the prices being ask for coins in the market today.

There is more than one way to lose money in this over exuberant market, however. A friend of mine from Kentucky had over $1100 in silver coins for sale in a showcase at an Antique Mall. It seems that several people entered the mall distracted the attendant lifted the top of the case and helped themselves to his coins. It is too bad we don’t have the justice that they used in the Old Testament today.

There are two things to be learned here. Yes, there were cameras but they didn’t cover all the booths in the mall. My friend’s booth wasn’t covered. So if you set up at a mall, be sure that your booth is covered by the security camera. Second, when you set up at a mall you usually are asked to sign a document that states that the mall isn’t responsible for losses, so you must carry your own insurance.

Anyone controlling a large amount of silver and gold at these prices might be well advised to deposit them in a safety deposit box. A person who has collected coins for several years might be surprising what the value of their holdings are today. It’s best to protect these assets.
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