Many years ago, I'd heard from an elderly work colleague who told me about a construction worker driving a bulldozer, demolishing an old concrete house, somewhere in the Chinatown area..
Nobody had ever heard from him anymore since that time.
Showing posts with label precious metals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label precious metals. Show all posts
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Story of An Old Rusty Metal Box
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Scarab Pendant
A silver scarab pendant and hieroglyphics on its reverse.
Hieroglyphics on reverse side.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Old Silver Cups
Weight for weight, old silver cups hardly fetch more than old silver coins in prices.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Necklace made of 24K Gold
The purchase receipt has gone missing for this 24K gold necklace that has been kept for more than thirty years.
I can figure out the hallmark of pure gold, 999 fineness, and the name of the local goldsmith.
I don't have a digital scale but I estimate this necklace weighs at least 20 grams.
Latest: The exact weight of this necklace is 22.31 grams. Sold!
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Pendant Frame made of 22K Gold
With the price of gold hovering around US$1000 per troy ounce, this small piece of 916 fineness pendant frame is worth some money.
Gold of 916 fineness is rather soft, and the ring attachment on top of this pendant frame has been worn out by years of usage.
This frame weighs exactly 2.90 grams and has a pure gold content of least 2.65 grams. It has a scrap-gold value of S$95.00 when I'd sold it to a goldsmith shop on March 17, 2008. Sold!
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Gold of 916 fineness is rather soft, and the ring attachment on top of this pendant frame has been worn out by years of usage.
This frame weighs exactly 2.90 grams and has a pure gold content of least 2.65 grams. It has a scrap-gold value of S$95.00 when I'd sold it to a goldsmith shop on March 17, 2008. Sold!
goldFriday, March 14, 2008
Clip-on Bracelet made of 20K Gold
This old-fashioned clip-on bracelet has a tiny locking screw and two jingling accessories attached.
This bracelet was bought from a goldsmith shop in Chinatown way back in 1969 when the price of gold was relatively cheap and affordable.
It weighs exactly 14.70 grams and has a pure gold content of 12.25 grams.
Today the price of gold has hit the four-figure mark of US$1000 per troy ounce. The currency exchange rate of US$1.00 is equivalent to S$1.385.
Latest: Sold on March 17, 2008. Sold!
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This bracelet was bought from a goldsmith shop in Chinatown way back in 1969 when the price of gold was relatively cheap and affordable.
It weighs exactly 14.70 grams and has a pure gold content of 12.25 grams.
Today the price of gold has hit the four-figure mark of US$1000 per troy ounce. The currency exchange rate of US$1.00 is equivalent to S$1.385.
Latest: Sold on March 17, 2008. Sold!
goldHeavy Bracelet made of 24K Gold
This bracelet weighs exactly 62.20 grams or two troy ounces.
The price of gold today is US$995 per troy ounce and it has hit the magic $1000 mark. The currency exchange rate of US$1.00 is equivalent to S$1.385.
The price of gold today is US$995 per troy ounce and it has hit the magic $1000 mark. The currency exchange rate of US$1.00 is equivalent to S$1.385.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Necklace made of 22K Gold
With the price of gold hovering around an all-time high of US$995 per troy ounce and within striking distance from the magic $1000 mark, this short piece of 916 fineness gold necklace is worth some money.
Ain't no way that I will treat this nice piece of gold item just like a piece of scrap-gold.
Fortunately I haven't sold this necklace to an eager buyer about four weeks ago when the gold price was about US$908 per ounce because I haven't yet checked out the exact weight of this item. Since then the gold price has gone up by about ten percent and now I'll get several more bucks from the sale.
The exact weight of this necklace is 7.96 grams and it has a pure gold content of at least 7.29 grams. Sold!
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Ain't no way that I will treat this nice piece of gold item just like a piece of scrap-gold.
Fortunately I haven't sold this necklace to an eager buyer about four weeks ago when the gold price was about US$908 per ounce because I haven't yet checked out the exact weight of this item. Since then the gold price has gone up by about ten percent and now I'll get several more bucks from the sale.
The exact weight of this necklace is 7.96 grams and it has a pure gold content of at least 7.29 grams. Sold!
goldSunday, March 2, 2008
Crucifix made of 22K Gold
With the price of gold hitting an all-time high of US$985 per troy ounce, this small piece of 916 fineness gold crucifix is worth some money.
Ain't no way that I will treat this nice piece of gold item just like a piece of scrap-gold.
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Ain't no way that I will treat this nice piece of gold item just like a piece of scrap-gold.
goldVintage Piece of Pure Gold Ring
With the price of gold hovering around an all-time high of US$980 per troy ounce, this old piece of 999 fineness gold ring is worth some money even if it's just a piece of scrap-gold.
Sold on March 14, 2008. Sold!
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Sold on March 14, 2008. Sold!
goldVintage Piece of Dental Art
With the price of gold hovering around an all-time high of US$980 per troy ounce, this old piece of gold teeth is worth some money even if it's just a piece of junk scrap-gold.
I am giggling, heeheehee!
I am giggling, heeheehee!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Ring made of Sterling Silver
925 Hallmark.
Never Been Used Before.
Some ten years ago, a seller inside a shopping center downtown had a dozen silver rings like this piece for sale and I'd bought one at a relatively cheap price.
At that time, the price of silver was only a few dollars per ounce.
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Never Been Used Before.
Some ten years ago, a seller inside a shopping center downtown had a dozen silver rings like this piece for sale and I'd bought one at a relatively cheap price.
At that time, the price of silver was only a few dollars per ounce.
silverSunday, February 3, 2008
Guanyin 22K Gold Pendant, 916 Fineness
Never Been Used Before.
At least 7.70 grams of Pure Gold.
8.45 grams gross weight.
22K Gold Hallmark.
Bought in 1999 from a goldsmith shop situated inside Holiday Plaza, Johor Baru, this Goddess of Mercy or Guanyin pendant weighs exactly 8.45 grams, as stated in its cash receipt. It has a pure gold content of 7.74 grams.
Sold to a returned customer on January 31, 2008 at current gold bullion price of US$925 per troy ounce. One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams, and US$1.00 exchanges for S$1.42. Sold!
Goddess of Mercy
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At least 7.70 grams of Pure Gold.
8.45 grams gross weight.
22K Gold Hallmark.
Bought in 1999 from a goldsmith shop situated inside Holiday Plaza, Johor Baru, this Goddess of Mercy or Guanyin pendant weighs exactly 8.45 grams, as stated in its cash receipt. It has a pure gold content of 7.74 grams.
Sold to a returned customer on January 31, 2008 at current gold bullion price of US$925 per troy ounce. One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams, and US$1.00 exchanges for S$1.42. Sold!
Goddess of MercygoldHeavy Ring made of 24K Pure Gold, 999 Fineness
Pre-Owned, Lightly Used.
At least 9.40 grams of Pure Gold.
Tin Sing Pure Gold Hallmark.
Although this ring is made of 999 fineness gold, it doesn't get out of shape that easily 'coz it's thick and heavy.
Bought in 1960 from Tin Sing Goldsmiths situated in Chinatown, this ring weighs exactly 9.44 grams.
At least 9.40 grams of Pure Gold.
Tin Sing Pure Gold Hallmark.
Although this ring is made of 999 fineness gold, it doesn't get out of shape that easily 'coz it's thick and heavy.
Bought in 1960 from Tin Sing Goldsmiths situated in Chinatown, this ring weighs exactly 9.44 grams.
Never know a small item like this ring has up to six hallmarks on its inner surface.
Sold to a returned customer on January 31, 2008 at current gold bullion price of US$925 per troy ounce. One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams, and US$1.00 exchanges for S$1.42. Sold!
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Sold to a returned customer on January 31, 2008 at current gold bullion price of US$925 per troy ounce. One troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams, and US$1.00 exchanges for S$1.42. Sold!
goldSunday, January 20, 2008
Goddess of Mercy 5-gram 24K Gold Pendant
5-gram Suisse Fine Gold 999.9.
Swiss Essayeur Fondeur Hallmark.
At least 5 grams of Pure Gold.
Goddess of Mercy Pendant.
Pre-Owned, Seldom Been Used.
Swiss Essayeur Fondeur Hallmark.
At least 5 grams of Pure Gold.
Goddess of Mercy Pendant.
Pre-Owned, Seldom Been Used.
Kept mostly as a souvenir since 1990 and seldom been used, the condition of this gold pendant is almost as good as new.
Sold to a customer on January 20 at current gold bullion price of US$880 per troy ounce.
Sold to a customer on January 20 at current gold bullion price of US$880 per troy ounce.
Friday, January 19, 2007
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