About Michelle Lieberman Expertise My expertise is in the area of American sterling silver and coin silver flatware and holloware, including identifying silversmiths and makers, types and patterns of flatware and their usage. I am unable to answer questions pertaining to silverplate or foreign silver.
Experience With over 25 years experience in selling vintage silver, I now devote much of my time educating others in this field.
Education/Credentials BA California State University Los Angeles
As a follow up to my question on the sterling bottle opener I have since discovered a maker's mark of John Hasslebring and learned that it is not wood but a stag handle ( appears to be an antler or foot). The piece is in excellent condition and the sterling is marked 45 on the neck. I have also learned how to send a photo so here it is. Any thoughts on its value?
Mike
Answer Hello Mike. I'm impressed you figured out a John Hasselbring mark - he's one of the more obsure makers. Your bottle opener is the type of thing that is more popular with breweriana and corkscrew collectors than it is to silver collectors. It would fetch $20 to $30 to a collector.
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