It could be expensive in other ways too as every ounce of silver assayed by the crown incurred a duty of six pence. Instead, as early as 1710 silversmiths in the prosperous ports of Cork and Limerick ...
In the following guide ... and silverware can be a source of silver scrap. As silver prices rise, more scrap supply comes onto the market, which can put a cap on prices. Since people often consider ...