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If you're asking about antique resale value, the answer depends on the silversmith or manufacturer, the age, condition, pattern, and rarity. It is also important to determine whether the silverware is solid sterling or silverplate; many people confuse the two. Silverplate has very little resale value, a few hundred dollars, at most.
If you're asking about selling the silverware to a refinery, the price will be a factor of the weight of the silverware times whatever percentage of the market rate the refinery is willing to pay. If you're thinking of selling your silver for scrap, it would be a good idea to check the antique resale value first, as that might be higher.
Another word of caution about silverplate. Refiners won't take it (and they can tell the difference) because the cost of recovering the tiny amount of silver (about .20 mm surface thickness) is more than the value of the metal itself.
What else can I help you with?
Were can you find nice sterling silver silverware?
Sterling silver silverware can be found at many antique shops. Pawn shops, estate sales and even rummage sales frequently have sterling silver silverware.
Was community silverware sterling or plate?
plate
How do you know if silverware is sterling silver?
Sterling silverware is typically marked with the number "925" or "Sterling" on the back of the item, indicating that it is made of at least 92.5% pure silver. You can also use a magnet to check if the item is magnetic, as sterling silver is not magnetic. Additionally, sterling silverware will often have a maker's mark or brand stamp for identification purposes.
Is prestige silverware solid sterling or plated?
Plated
Is silverware machine washable?
The majority of sterling silverware is machine washable. Nonetheless, it is typically recommended that you wash it by hand.
Is antique silverware that is only marked sterling plated?
Sterling means that an item is solid silver of a certain quality, not plated.
What is International Silver Company XII silverware worth?
Do these two silverware companies use sterling silver or silverplate: Internationl & co., and Imperial.
Does IS stamped on William A Rodgers silverware indicate sterling silver?
no it means international silver
What does pat 1895 with a lion and an anchor and a third symbol sterling mean on silverware?
That is the symbol for Gorham silver. Perhaps you found Patent 1895 on the back of silverware.
What is value of silver spoon ring and bracelet?
Factors to consider in value of silverware jewelry depend on intrinsic value, the pattern of the silverware, the quality of workmanship, and condition. Silverplate jewelry items often fetch a lower price because they have little intrinsic value and any of the later patterns are easily found. Some rare and highly collectible patterns exist in silverplate and thus may make jewelry made from them be in higher demand. Values of silverplate rings run anywhere run from $1-$40 and most are about $15. silverplate Bracelets are most often between 5 and $50 with most being around $25. Sterling silverware Jewelry has intrinsic value because its made with sterling. The intrinsic value of sterling spoon jewelry can be found by Finding the weight in troy ounces and multiplying by .830 (to compensate for the alloy) of the current spot price. Sterling silverware jewelry's retail value depends on the same factors as silverplate as far as the pattern it's made from, quality of the workmanship of the finished piece, and condition. Sterling silver rings can be worth anywhere from spot price to $250 and some can fetch a higher price if the patter is very rare.
Is there green on old sterling silver silverware?
Green is an extreme form of tarnish and corosion. Is a devaluatiin for sure
Is silverware made from steel?
Silverware is typically made from stainless steel, which is a type of steel that contains chromium to resist staining and corrosion. However, silverware can also be made from other materials such as sterling silver, aluminum, or even plastic.
