Top 5 Tips: Selling Used Silver Flatware
November 14, 2008 by Administrator
Here are your top 5 tips to remember before selling your silver flatware in San Diego.
1) Identify whether it actually is made of sterling silver, and not just silver plated. If it is genuine sterling silver flatware, the word “sterling” will be on the flatware. That is, unless it is an antique manufactured prior to 1860.
2) Identify the maker, era, and any patterns; then go online and research the popularity of each. Collectors often focus only one particular kind of item. So you need to know if your flatware falls into an in-demand niche.
3) Don’t be overly concerned about signs of use. Slight damage on antique flatware does not significantly reduce its value. If the silverware is tarnished though be sure to have the tarnish removed, as tarnish will significantly lower the price. If any of your flatware pieces have been modified that will also lower the price.
4) Beware of forgeries. Just because your silver flatware is old, doesn’t mean that it is authentic or worth a lot of money. Forged maker’s marks have been appearing for hundreds of year.
5) Before selling your silver flatware, polish it with a soft polishing cloth and a non-abrasive polish. Wear cotton gloves and dry your flatware as soon as possible after cleaning. Don’t put your silverware in the dishwasher!
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52 piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Towle – Fontana
This is a beautiful 52 Piece Towle “Fontana” Sterling Silver carefully used Flatware set. It is a wonderful opportunity to own this splendid pattern that will delight for years to come. This 52 piece sterling silverware set is in lovely used condition displaying only the normal use of pre-owned silver. There are no monograms on this beautiful set that has been well cared for. A few pieces are missing to complete the set.
52 Piece Luncheon Size Set Includes:
12 Luncheon Knives (9″), Sterling Handle, Stainless Blade.
12 Luncheon Forks (7 1/4″)
12 Salad Forks (6 1/2″)
12 Teaspoons (6″)
1 Serving Spoon (8 5/8″)
1 Butter Serving Knife (7″)
1 Sugar Spoon (5 1/4″)
1 Pie/Cake Server Knife (11”)
This set includes a display case box lined in cerulean blue anti-tarnish fabric to protect the pieces during shipping and storage. There is a separate storage drawer below the display case. This wonderful set would be a fantastic wedding gift and would need only a few serving pieces to complete the service.
Dear Mr. Schoen,
Sorry to have not gotten back to you sooner, but we don’t check the comments section of the blog on a weekly basis. If you still would like to sell your silverware set, please call us toll free at 800-557-9413 to arrange a free verbal appraisal of your sterling silverware.
Best Regards,
San Diego Jewelry Buyers