How do I know if my silver spoons are worth money?

How do I know if my silver spoons are worth money?

Determine If the Pieces are Sterling or Silver-plated Inspect the pieces looking for markings such as “925,” “. 925” or “sterling” for pieces made in the U.S. These pieces are usually darker in color and are naturally lighter in weight. Sterling silver pieces have intrinsic value, and can often be resold.

How can you tell if silver spoons are old?

Buff the silverware to a shine with a soft, nonabrasive white cloth. If the silverware is real, it will leave a slight (or not so slight) black mark. Real silver chemically reacts with oxygen to form a patina (tarnish) while silver plating bonds to the underlying metal, so stainless steel will leave no such mark.

What antique silverware is valuable?

Sterling silver is valuable both because it can be refined and thus retains the current price for silver and because the flatware and other pieces usually maintain their resale value and desirability. Antique silver is also valuable as an antique, sometimes far beyond what the silver content would dictate.

How can you tell if something is real silver without markings?

Rub a clean white cloth over the item and then examine the cloth.

1. If you see black marks, the item is either silver or sterling silver.
2. If you do not see any black marks, the item is less likely to be made from sterling silver.

Are collectable spoons worth anything?

Teaspoons are usually more valuable than demitasse spoons, and sterling is almost always worth more than plate. Most souvenir spoons are die stamped from silver, but some of the early Gorham spoons were cast from molten silver. Back then, they were worth $3 or so; today, they’re worth a few hundred dollars.

Are sterling silver spoons worth anything?

Spoon Values. Sterling silver souvenir spoons range in price from $5 to $2500. THE VAST MAJORITY of spoons are less than $60, and a very high percentage sell for less than $30. Many of the spoons pictured at this site would sell for under $60.

How do I sell antique silverware?

Private buyers and collectors give good prices. Find their ads in newspapers or online. Make the best profit by selling your silver yourself, after enough research. Place an ad online or sell through an auction site like eBay….Dealing with buyers

1. Ask around.
2. Check the Yellow Pages.
3. Get on the phone.