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- Anthony Finney Colaiuta bought a 1940s sterling silver platter for $6.
- Markings “M” above “sterling” and “02” linked the platter to New York’s Mueck-Carey Co., now owned by Towle Silversmiths.
- After polishing, the 9.3-ounce platter displayed distinctive toning and Colaiuta posted it on TikTok, attracting collectors.
- Experts estimate its melt value at $530 but suggest market value could exceed that, citing a 2012 $2,700 sale.