Scrapped Sterling Statue?

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I recently came across an auction for scrap Sterling. I was able to get it for 80% under melt, so not too bad of a deal. From the pictures, it looked to be some sort of candle holder at one point.

It arrived in the mail today, so I took it out and did my due diligence.

I checked to make sure it was stamped Sterling.

Check. I held a Neodymium magnet to it to make sure it wasn't magnetic. No reaction. Excellent. It had the texture and sound of Sterling that had been wrapped around a base metal, plaster or cement. Then, I noticed the face.

I could see traces of what looks like wax, so part of me thinks this was some sort of candle holder statue at one point. Lastly, I always weigh these. I was told it was 179 grams.

Perfect. This is just a basic kitchen scale for cooking, so more than likely the true weight is closer to 179 grams. This will be added with the other scrap I found and be sent off to the refiner.

I sold off a large number of the bars I got from the last load, and they were gone within maybe ten minutes flat, even at $3.50 over spot! I felt bad, because some were late to the game and missed out. I assured them there will be more, so at least it's great the bars I get back from this will sell quickly!

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Keep staking that silver. You are finding the deals.

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Thanks! I'm hoping prices drop this week and I can find some more auctions at a discount. 😁

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Every now and then, I come across a bag of broken miscellaneous jewelry at thrift stores. Last one was over 5 Oz sterling out of a big lot of trash jewelry. Even a tiny piece of 14k gold. I have a bunch to take in once the refinery takes sterling again.

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Awesome! Sometimes there are some huge scores in those lots if you look.

Hopefully the refinery opens up soon so you can send it in!

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I've got to start being more diligent searching out scrap on eBay. Very awesome!
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Thanks! Yeah, there are some great finds on there!

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I like what you are doing, @bulliontools !
Keep of scrapping silver!
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Thanks! Slow and steady, adding to the stack. 😁

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