Word: lipchitz
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Jacques Lipchitz: Sculptor and Collector: Albert and Vera List Visual Arts Center, 20 Arnes...
Most of the pieces are ordinary silver, ranging from teaspoons to tea sets, but some are antiques worth far more than their weight in bullion. An exquisitely ornamented sterling cup made in 1835 changed hands in London for $272. Jeweler Abraham Lipchitz bought it on the street and quickly turned down an offer of $908 from a competitor. Said Lipchitz: "It's a crime. People are selling fine pieces like this to be melted down...