One positive surprise at Sotheby's was the price paid for a Japanese-style five-piece tea and coffee set in silver and mixed metals, designed by Edward C. Moore for Tiffany & Company about 1878.
Bullion coins are made of precious metals, designed to store value instead of being used in commerce.
Silver solder is an alloy formed from silver and other metals, designed to join with silver but melt at a lower temperature.
Any metal alloy designed to melt and join metal together is called a "solder," but most solders will not work to join gold.
In 1971 Prouvé was on the jury that chose Richard Rogers' metal design for the Centre Pompidou.
The retro, all metal design means it's robust and ideal for making large quantities.
The costly AKG K495 ($350), for example, is the Lexus of headphones: gorgeous brushed-metal design, luxury materials, tangle-free cloth-covered cord, extremely comfy.
The fit and finish is right up there with the best, the metal design is refined and even with a 5.5in screen, it's a manageable smartphone to use on a daily basis.
Samsung is swapping the rounded edges for a sharper metal design.
