Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 11: High-end customized tableware of the 19th century (please recommend, click, collect)
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What appeared in front of Ye Tian was a set of sterling silver knives, forks and spoons, Western tableware, packed in an exquisite basswood box.
The box is very beautiful, the shape is neoclassical, but there is no sparkle. It is obviously a modern product of the past fifty years.
Even so, this box is worth a few bucks just for its beautiful appearance and workmanship.
What really caught Ye Tian's attention was the complete set of tableware inside.
This set of tableware looks like it has been around for a while. The silverware has been oxidized and turned black. It doesn’t look very good and it feels a little dirty, but it doesn’t matter and it doesn’t affect its value at all.
There are many ways to easily remove oxides from the surface of silverware and make it look like new without causing any harm to the silverware.
The tableware, like the basswood box, is also in the neoclassical style, dignified, elegant, and exuding a noble temperament.
The red light flashing in Ye Tian's eyes is from this set of tableware. The color is very correct and the red is dazzling!
From this we can determine the year of its production, which should be around 1850.
Besides the red light, there were seven or eight layers of halo, which made Ye Tian's heart even more excited!
This tableware is no ordinary item! Nine times out of ten, it is a custom-made product, and it is likely to be made by a famous artist!
This kind of tableware is not only a daily necessities, but also a high-end collectible, often representing power and status. Especially in the upper classes of Europe and America, high-end handmade custom tableware is also a symbol of status.
No matter what, he had to take down this set of tableware today. Ye Tian made up his mind in an instant.
Whether you take it back to test your powers, or resell it for profit, this is an extremely cost-effective deal. Don’t miss it if you come across it!
The next second, he started chatting with the stall owner with a smile on his face.
The stall owner is a white man in his forties or fifties, with an unshaven beard and a look of vicissitudes of life.
"Hello, sir, excuse me, can you take a look at this set of tableware?"
"OK, look at it as you like, but please don't disturb the order and position"
The stall owner looked up, nodded in agreement, then picked up the cutlery box and placed it in front of Ye Tian.
Ye Tian did not reach out to pick it up, but waited for the stall owner to put it away before stepping forward to check.
Although he has just entered this industry, he still understands some basic rules.
Never accept an antique from someone else. You can only get it by yourself after the other person has put it away and stabilized it, so as not to be tampered with. That would be unclear.
Of course, foreigners may or may not be able to play the Chinese antiques trade, but it’s important to be on guard against others!
"Don't worry, I will pay attention to these issues"
Ye Tian responded, then squatted down and started to look at the set of tableware.
The inspection process is very simple, just check to see if there are any special marks on it and whether there is any damage on the back.
There is no damage, except for oxidation and blackening, there is no other problem.
What’s surprising is that the tableware has special markings!
On the top of each cutlery handle, there is a small floral letter J.
This should be the initials of either the maker or the customizer.
It's a pity that Ye Tian doesn't know who this represents! I didn’t know that the famous craftsman in the 18th century used this letter as a personal logo.
Although he didn't know whose handiwork it was, Ye Tian was already sure that this was a set of high-end customized tableware, which must have been made by a famous artist.
Must win! As long as the price is within your affordability!
Ye Tian put the tableware one by one, pushed it back to the stall owner, and then started to inquire.
"Hello sir, this silver tableware set is great! How much do you plan to sell it for? If the price is right, I would like to buy it"
The face of stall owner Furui Fubo finally showed a smile. Apparently, he saw the green dollars waving to him, so his attitude changed drastically.
"Young man, you are very discerning and have elegant taste. This is a great set of tableware with a long history. Eating with it is like tasting history. How wonderful it feels!"
Yes! The co-author also knows how to talk nonsense and tell stories! This is where the deception begins!
Ye Tian listened with a smile and did not interrupt the other party's interest in the story, but he was not moved at all, his expression was very determined!
He has already judged the value of this set of tableware, and he also has a little understanding of the price of sterling silver tableware on the market, so he naturally knows how much it will cost to get it.
Although this foreigner tells a story very smoothly, he definitely doesn’t understand the value of this set of tableware, otherwise he wouldn’t sell it at the flea market and would have gone to an antique store long ago!
Maybe he got it from an abandoned warehouse and came here to exchange for money.
After a lot of chattering, we finally got to the actual content.
"Based on the above advantages, I think this set of tableware is worth 800 US dollars! What do you think? If you think it is suitable, you can pay and take it away"
Hearing the stall owner’s quotation, Ye Tian almost laughed with joy.
You spent so much time co-authoring it, but it only costs 800 US dollars.
Brother, you are so honest!
If you want to put it in the Chinese antique market, telling a story like this, it would be weird if you don’t need 8 million! Otherwise, who can I deserve?
Even so, Ye Tian did not immediately nod his agreement, but began to negotiate the price. Of course, the cheaper the purchase, the better! Negotiating prices is also fun.
"800 US dollars? No! This is too expensive. Is that the price of ordering a set of fine sterling silver tableware? And yours is a second-hand item, so it is definitely not worth the price.
I have to clean it after I buy it. It costs money and time. I think $300 is good. This is the BY market price and it is the most reasonable price."
Listening to Ye Tian's story, the stall owner's face turned a little red. He understood that his price was quite high! But after hearing this, his face turned a little ugly.
Ye Tian’s price is too accurate. If so, why would he bother to go to the flea market to sell it! It's better to send it directly to a gold store, and you can still get the same price.
After spending so much effort, don’t you just want to sell it for a few more bucks? Who wants to work in vain?
How did this stall owner know that Ye Tian used to work in the financial industry, so he naturally knows the prices of precious metals! He certainly won't let him take advantage.
"300 US dollars, no! I can't accept it, it's too low! 700 US dollars, I can give in"
The stall owner shook his head firmly and offered a new price.
Ye Tian smiled and made a little concession.
"How about $400? It's more than the actual price of these tableware, very good!"
A hint of joy flashed in the stall owner's eyes, but after thinking about it for a moment, he shook his head and refused.
"I still can't accept this price, 650 US dollars, this is my limit! If it works, you pay to take away the tableware, if not, forget it!"
Ye Tian doesn’t believe in any nonsense about price limits!
What is the price limit for setting up a street stall? As long as they can make money, they will not hold things in their hands. Fast in and fast out is the first principle and an important business philosophy!
"$550, this is my final quotation. If it doesn't work, I'll have no choice but to regret it. I'll go back and order a set online. I guess it won't even cost that much!
The reason why I offer this price is because I like the shape and pattern of this set of tableware and this beautiful basswood box, otherwise I would never have offered such a price."
After saying that, Ye Tian stood up with a regretful expression, staring at the stall owner, waiting for him to make a decision, and seemed ready to leave at any time.
The expression on the stall owner's vicissitudes of life was changing rapidly, and he was obviously making trade-offs.
In the end, realistic interests defeated unrealistic greed!
Just when he smiled and was about to shake hands with Ye Tian to seal the deal, someone beside him interrupted.
"Hello sir, how much does this set of silver tableware cost?"
Hearing this, Ye Tian and the stall owner both turned their heads and looked over in surprise.
The speaker is a Hispanic man in his thirties. Judging from his voice and clothing, he should be Mexican. He is accompanied by a younger brother, with nostrils piercing the sky, and he is as strong as two to five to eight thousand!
The Mexican's eyes were bright at this time, and he pointed at the set of tableware to inquire about the price.
His behavior obviously did not comply with the trading rules here. Ye Tian couldn't help but frown a little when he heard this. Even the stall owner and the other people setting up the stalls also frowned.
"I'm sorry, I saw this set of tableware first and the price has already been negotiated. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to get involved at this time, right?"
Ye Tian protested with a serious face.
Everyone understands the rules of this kind of transaction. It is impossible for this Mexican to not be clear about it, unless he does it on purpose!
After hearing Ye Tian's words, the others nodded in agreement, and at the same time glanced at the Mexican with contempt. This was not very authentic.
"Garcia, forget it, you understand the rules"
Some people who knew him at the scene had begun to speak out to persuade the Mexican.
"Yes, I know the rules, but haven't I shaken hands yet? So it's not against the rules, and I really like this set of tableware and want to buy it."
Garcia smiled and defended, but it didn’t sound convincing at all!
Then he said to Ye Tian with a smile:
"Don't Chinese people eat with two small sticks? Do they need knives and forks? I think you should go to Flushing Chinatown and have a look. There must be the cutlery you use there!"
"Hahaha"
The scene immediately burst into laughter.
Laughter contains many meanings. Some don’t understand the reason and just find it funny; some have deeper meanings and even imply discrimination; some don’t take it too seriously and are ready to watch the fun; there are all kinds of people!
Ye Tian's face suddenly turned cold, he looked at Garcia and said seriously:
"Please pay attention to your words. I don't want to hear racist remarks. You are also a minority, so you probably don't like similar remarks!"
When he heard the big hat being slapped on his face, Garcia's expression immediately changed.
Racism exists in every city in the United States, but it is a taboo subject everywhere, and no one wants to be labeled that way.
Especially in a racial melting pot like New York, whoever is considered a racist will definitely encounter a lot of trouble in life. Even if it is not difficult to move forward, he will hit the wall everywhere and be cast aside!
This is the situation before us.
The stall owners and customers of color nearby looked at Garcia in a strange way. They were not very friendly, and even had a hint of gunpowder!