COLLECTING ANTIQUE SILVER (YOU CAN USE!) - With Rajiv Surendra

Rajiv has been collecting sterling silver since he was a teenager. Today he shares two new acquisitions to his collection! https://www.rajivsurendra.com/pages/shop 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 VIDEO: My Updated Apartment Tour:    • How I Transformed my Apartment into a Magi...   🎥 VIDEO: MY NYTimes Storage Organization Tour:    • This Isn't Your Average Storage Space! Tou...   🎥 VIDEO: Tidying Your Mind:    • Is your mind a cluttered mess? Here’s how ...   🎥 VIDEO: How to Wash your Whites:    • How to Wash your Whites and keep them supe...   🎥 VIDEO: Wrapping Gifts Using No Tape:    • Wrapping gifts using NO TAPE with Rajiv Su...   🎥 VIDEO: How To Walk In Public:    • How To Walk In Public With Rajiv Surendra ...   🎥 LIST: Rajiv Surendra's Playlist Season 1:    • Rajiv Surendra's Playlist   ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ • 0:00 | Introduction to Silver Collection Passion • 0:18 | Story of First Silver Purchase - Dublin Fork from 1790s • 0:35 | Current Collection of Antique Silver Cutlery • 0:50 | Understanding Hallmarks and Royal Markings • 1:40 | Emotional Connection to Everyday Silver Objects • 2:24 | The Unique Sound of Silver Tableware • 2:47 | Philosophy of Owning Quality Items - The Special Umbrella • 3:39 | Managing the Silver "Addiction" • 4:17 | Antique Bike Lamps Collection • 4:53 | Finding the Perfect Silver Match Safe from 1853 • 6:22 | Functionality of the Antique Match Safe • 7:29 | Preparing Matches for the Antique Holder • 9:23 | Gift-Giving Philosophy - Finding Meaningful Vintage Items • 10:35 | Discovery of an Antique Silver Stamp Safe from 1901 • 11:34 | Financial Benefits of Collecting Silver 💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡 • Antique Silver Collecting • First Silver Purchase Story • 18th Century Silverware • Antique Cutlery Collection • Silver Hallmarks Explained • Queen Victoria Silver Markings • Historical Context of Everyday Objects • Emotional Connection to Possessions • Elevating Daily Experiences • The Distinctive Sound of Silver • Quality Over Quantity Philosophy • James Smith and Sons Umbrella • Sterling Silver Umbrella Handle • Victorian Craftsmanship • Collecting with Purpose • Antique Bike Lamps • 1890s Kerosene Lamps • Victorian Match Safes • Birmingham Silver History • 1853 Silver Match Container • Practical Uses for Antique Items • Strike Anywhere Matches • Adapting Modern Items for Antique Use • Finding Joy in Small Rituals • Thoughtful Gift Ideas • Vintage Alternative Gift Guide • Personalizing Everyday Objects • Victorian Stamp Safes • Engraved Silver Collectibles • Investment Value of Silver • Trading Antique Silver • Sustainable Collecting Habits • Connecting with History Through Objects • Appreciating Craftsmanship • Silver as a Long-term Investment • The Joy of Silver: Why I Collect Antique Treasures That Elevate Everyday Life (1790-1901) If you enjoy Rajiv's videos and would like to see more, please contribute to the gofundme campaign that is raising the funds to produce the content on this channel: https://gofund.me/fbcb3a22 ✅ Instagram:   / rajivsurendra   ✅ TikTok:   / rajivsurendra_   ✅ Twitter:   / rajivsurendra   🔴 ** ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ** Welcome to my YouTube Channel! I've been immersed in the creative and domestic arts for all my life and its a real honor to be sharing my interests with you. Click here to subscribe:    / rajivsurendra   🔎 HASHTAGS #antique #Rajivsurendra #diy