If it s not marked sterling it s a safe bet that it s actually silver plated.
Where to sell silver plated silverware.
How to identify silver plated flatware.
Silver plate was very popular in the early part of the 20th century and almost every bride would have it on her gift registry.
While talking with an expert and knowledgable silver buyer directly will reveal a great deal more insight into your collection there are a few tell tale signs that can help you feel more informed before you begin.
As you ll find in the following pictorial price guide however antique silver plate is not void of value although it rarely sells for as much as comparably styled and weighted antiques fashioned of sterling silver.
If you don t know what you have no worries just send it to us and our specialists will assess the value of your items.
There was an enormous amount of silver plate bought and most older homes will have a drawer or cupboard that has silver plate in it.
Most american silver made after 1860 was marked.
The item might simply say silver plate on the backside as shown above.
Thankfully silver plate is almost always marked as such.
Whether you are an antiques dealer estate executor a business or just have a few boxes of personal items we can help.
Sell your silver plate now.
You can sell silver plated items at a d coin.
How to sell silver plated silverware and flatware.
Other markings that indicate silver plate include plated ep electroplated or epns electroplated nickel silver.
Most flatware sets are silver plated meaning they are made with copper nickel or brass and have only a tiny layer of silver coating the outside.
We specialize in the purchase of silver plated materials especially vintage hollowware and flatware.
Go to sterling go to pewter silver plate buyers is always purchasing silver plated material of various quantities.
Unfortunately we cannot purchase these silver plated items because refining plated items results in more fees than the actual silver is worth.
From full trailers to small boxes we buy it all.
In rare use in contemporary manufacturing pure nickel is most commonly found in antiques like vintage silver spoons.
So be on the lookout for valuable silver and silver plated utensils and coins.
Can i sell silver plated items to canada gold.