If you are looking to sell your Sterling Silver flatware, you have come to the right place. Sterling silver flatware is 92.5% pure silver and its value can add up quickly. Sterling comes in many different patterns and types, we buy them all. If you are unsure if your item is sterling, please bring it in for an opinion.
Typical Sterlings Marks:
The most typical mark for sterling silver is shown here. It is simply the word “Sterling”. Other marks includes “925/1000” or “925”.
This sterling mark is a Lion with its Paw in the air.
Coin silver items are typically marked with “COIN” but it some cases they will not be marked and will need verification with XRF.
Many other marks and silver types exist. A great resource is the website 925-1000.com for more information.
So in summary – because there are a lot of different types of silver and it can be tricky to tell good sterling silver from silver plated items. Also, please rest assured that we have all of the tools available to test your item if the marks are unclear. We can use the acid test and / or use our X-ray to understand the make up of the alloy. When you are looking to sell your silver flatware, stop in today for a quote!