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Sterling Silver Lotting Procedures
When lotting we want to give the potential buyer all the information they will need to make their purchase.
Description Of The Pattern – Google Image May Help
Weight of the silver in grams. – Very important in valuing the items.
A 10-piece silverware set is more elaborate and includes extra utensils for a more formal dining experience. Here’s what you might typically see in a 10-piece setting:
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Dinner Fork – Used for the main course.
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Salad Fork – Slightly smaller, used for salads or appetizers.
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Fish Fork – A specialized fork for eating fish dishes, usually broader and more delicate.
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Dinner Knife – A knife with a smooth edge for cutting the main course.
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Fish Knife – A slightly broader knife with a rounded tip, designed for fish.
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Soup Spoon – Larger than a teaspoon, used for consuming soups or broths.
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Dessert Spoon/Fork – A spoon or fork specifically for desserts.
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Teaspoon – A smaller spoon for tea or stirring beverages.
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Butter Knife – A small knife with a blunt edge, used for spreading butter or soft spreads.
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Dessert Knife – A smaller knife for cutting desserts, often included when served with a more formal meal.
The Quantity of Each Item, for example, in a silver set. Try and get a zoomed photo of hallmarks. If you tripple click your button on phone should enter microscope mode on camera or watch a youtube video for your phone to activivate.



