Antique silver collection found in attic sells for £60,000
Summary
A family in Edinburgh found over 100 antique silver items in their attic that were sold at auction for nearly £60,000, much higher than the estimated £23,000. The items dated from the early 1700s to the early 1900s and included a variety of silverware and decorative pieces.Key Facts
- The antique silver collection was discovered in dusty wooden chests in a family attic in Edinburgh.
- The collection contained items from the early 1700s to the early 1900s.
- The auction took place at Elmwood's auctioneers in London.
- The items sold for £59,761, exceeding the estimated value of £23,000.
- The most expensive item was a set of Danish vintage cutlery, which sold for £5,200.
- Other pieces included an Edwardian jewellery box, an Imperial Russian tankard, and a Victorian silver shaving brush.
- The family had kept the collection hidden for nearly a century and discovered it while clearing their mother’s home.
- Auction officials noted strong interest due to the collection’s rarity, quality, and the story behind its discovery.
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