STERLING OPPORTUNITY; ANTIQUES PRESENT A SMALL BUT PROFITABLE BUSINESS FOR SILVER DEPARTMENTS.
HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network, July, 2001 by Zisko, Allison
NEW YORK-In an industry obsessed with "what's new, what's new, what's new," the antique silver business offers what's old.
Antique biscuit barrels, candlesticks and engraved sterling silver or silverplated tea services that are beautifully wrought, carefully selected and properly merchandised are in many ways far more evocative for consumers than what's new. Antique silver appeals to collectors, potential collectors or anyone looking for a unique gift.
The few retailers that carry antique silver -- Gearys, Gump's, Fortunoff and Michael C. Fina among them -- not only appreciate its value but seem to thoroughly enjoy shopping for it.
"The fact that it is unique is what makes it exciting for us," said Tom Blumenthal, senior vice president at...
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