Articles on selling silver
Plain answers on what sterling is worth, how to tell real silver, and selling the pieces families keep: tea sets, trays and candlesticks.
Ask about your silver
Have silver to sell? Describe it by phone or form and an independent New York buyer can make you an offer.
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How to sell a silver tea set, trays and candlesticks
How to sell a silver tea set: check every piece for a sterling mark, weigh pots and trays apart, allow for handles and weighted bases, choose the right buyer.
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How to tell if silver is real: what you can check at home
How to tell if silver is real: read the 925 or Sterling mark, check worn edges for base metal, use a magnet only to rule out steel, know when to…
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How much is sterling silver worth? Work it out by weight
How much is sterling silver worth? Its silver weight x 0.925 x the spot price, less what a buyer needs to refine it. A worked example and pieces that mislead.