Month: February 2021

SMITHS

Definitely a favorite stamp among serious collectors, SMITHS has developed a cult like following over the years, as each piece that came from this old Texas refiner has a unique shape and look. There are so many varieties and examples that I’ve seen over the years. These now rarely come up for sale, because of their scarcity and the fact that collectors are now hoarding them. I have a few examples to share. First up is one from my collection that is among my very favorite smalls in the entire collection.

1.62 Troy Oz. Ridiculous patina on this piece! Love the colors.
Classic SMITHS stamp. Very nice condition on this little ingot.

Here are a few stunners from Brian R’s collection. Love these!

Larger pieces and both unique. Top bar is 3.92 troy oz. Note SILVER stamp on side of top example and both purity and refiner name on the top. Bottom ingot is 2.25 troy oz and has an almost fish scale characteristic that is found in many of the SMITHS pieces I’ve encountered.
Reverse pic.