Yes I agree very informative video. I am afraid television antiques programs value fake enthusiasm over great knowledge. That is why I am so happy to have found Michael's channel. Many Thanks.
Sooo pleased that you of all people, spotted it and bought it. It is, as you say, once in a lifetime item to find, a very big and deserved WELL DONE.😊👍
Thanks Carrie, i did think a lot of people might think “oh just a lump of old metal” but i doubt i’ll find anything as rare or interesting for a very long time. (Lucky!)
Fascinating talk Michael, someone tried to mine lead and silver not far from us just north of Bristol in the 1800’s, not much success it’s all limestone here. They might find more silver in Cornwall yet, with the tin mines they’re re-opening, interesting to see if they do. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
After watching your video I immediately turned to John Luddington's book pages 147 to 149 where he mentions and illustrates an example of a a silver vinaigrette from Hudgill Burn lead mine.
The discovery of Petosi caused massive inflation (increase in money supply) in Spain and Portugal. The extraction method used was the patio method using mercury, and it killed thousands of natives and donkeys who trampled it under foot.
Now I feel terribly chastened. After years of telling people I never scrap silver, I found myself in Hatton Garden yesterday doing just that. All unmarked, untested bits and bobs picked up over the years. Nothing antique or complete, but it still hurt to hear it clatter into the box behind the counter...and then you do this. A dark room, a bottle of scotch and a revolver for me it is then.
I'm enjoying your video, but I'm afraid you're incorrect about the location of the Gilbert family silver mine. It's not in Cornwall, it's in Devon not far from the north east boundary with Somerset. I did a quick search in BBC's History of the World website, which brought up the Gilbert spoon and its history. (Edit for spelling)
What a find. Your understanding of all things silver is amazing, thank you for your videos each week. I have never seen a silver nugget before.
Yes I agree very informative video. I am afraid television antiques programs value fake enthusiasm over great knowledge. That is why I am so happy to have found Michael's channel. Many Thanks.
@@PROGAMING-yu5ef very kind of you to say. 👍
Sooo pleased that you of all people, spotted it and bought it. It is, as you say, once in a lifetime item to find, a very big and deserved WELL DONE.😊👍
Thankyou! 🙂
Very interesting and very educational thank you Micheal.
You’re most welcome 👍
Wonderful! Congratulations on this fabulous find.
Thankyou!
It's always fascinating to hear an expert talking about a subject they are enthusiastic about. I wish we saw more of it on TV!
Thanks Peter.
Wow, such a rare find and how lucky we are that you shared this story. Thank you
It’s my pleasure and good fortune to be able to talk about these objects as they turn up.
What an exciting video. Thanks, Michael.
Well. How about that! Just down the road from me too. Fantastic. Couldn't be in better hands. Best wishes.
Local Interest! I hope it will end up in a Cornish Museum one day, deserves to.
another interesting topic ...thanks again Michael
@@hugharthur8898 thankyou!
Just stumbled accross your channel, that was very intresting thank you
👍
Congratulations on managing to secure that unique item,I bet you couldn’t believe it when you found it at the auction 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It was a lucky day!
Amazing item. You have got a sixth sense sir.
I totally get and am equally chuffed for you! Fabulous, indeed...
Thanks Carrie, i did think a lot of people might think “oh just a lump of old metal” but i doubt i’ll find anything as rare or interesting for a very long time. (Lucky!)
Well done Michael. Lovely story
Fascinating talk Michael, someone tried to mine lead and silver not far from us just north of Bristol in the 1800’s, not much success it’s all limestone here. They might find more silver in Cornwall yet, with the tin mines they’re re-opening, interesting to see if they do.
Keep up the good work 👍🏻
After watching your video I immediately turned to John Luddington's book pages 147 to 149 where he mentions and illustrates an example of a a silver vinaigrette from Hudgill Burn lead mine.
The discovery of Petosi caused massive inflation (increase in money supply) in Spain and Portugal. The extraction method used was the patio method using mercury, and it killed thousands of natives and donkeys who trampled it under foot.
Now I feel terribly chastened. After years of telling people I never scrap silver, I found myself in Hatton Garden yesterday doing just that. All unmarked, untested bits and bobs picked up over the years. Nothing antique or complete, but it still hurt to hear it clatter into the box behind the counter...and then you do this.
A dark room, a bottle of scotch and a revolver for me it is then.
😂
I'm enjoying your video, but I'm afraid you're incorrect about the location of the Gilbert family silver mine. It's not in Cornwall, it's in Devon not far from the north east boundary with Somerset. I did a quick search in BBC's History of the World website, which brought up the Gilbert spoon and its history. (Edit for spelling)
Yes, always getting those two muddled up!
Rocking horse shit doesn't come close!
It is a matter of ounces around the globe! 👍