"Some early American pieces of silver are North more today than their weight in gold, yet through the want of knowledge to their real value and scarcity. by some dealers, as well as others, many find their way to the melting pot while the collectors are vainly hunting the cities and towns all over the United States in their efforts to add to their collections. While I obtain numerous pieces from time to time, I can supply but very little as compared to the demand. I hope this catalog will help to save some of the old plate."