Premier silver from curator’s collection to star at Heritage, Nov. 16

Tiffany & Co. covered tureen, est. $5,000-$7,000
Tiffany & Co. covered tureen, est. $5,000-$7,000
Tiffany & Co. covered tureen, est. $5,000-$7,000

DALLAS – Soon, silver lovers the world over will have a chance to own a portion of Dr. Charles Venable’s venerable collection as 100 pieces from his treasured assemblage go up for sale in Heritage Auctions’ Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu Signature® Auction on Nov. 16. Though the items in the diverse sale range from trays, tureens and tea sets to sauce boats, butter pats and even a whiskey flask and toast rack, they all have one thing in common: Each is an extraordinary example of an otherwise ordinary object. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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