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How to tell if old silverware is actually silver?
Look for a mark on the silverware of 925, STERLING or 925/1000. The mark is usually found on the underside of the piece of flatware. One of these marks is a surefire way to tell if your flatware is made of sterling silver. Put a magnet on the silverware to see if it is attracted to it.
Are collectable spoons worth anything?
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. Spoons selling above $300 are extremely RARE. Silver Plated Spoons will normally sell from $1 to $15.
What can I do with an old spoon collection?
You can hang the souvenir spoons on the wall as a decoration, place them in frames around the house, create a spoon collection by hanging them from a tree or a string, or you could even make an art project by painting the spoons with acrylic paint. You could use these spoons to create jewelry too.
Are old 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.
How much does a sterling silver spoon cost?
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.
Where can I find a sterling silver price guide?
Searching for Sterling Silver Flatware market values? You have come to the right place! IGuide?is proud to host the online Sterling Silver Flatware Price Guide.The price guide is maintained by Jon R. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985.
How is the price of a spoon determined?
If the spoon is from a lesser known place, the spoon will be rarer, but the demand will also be less, thus the price will not reach above $50 unless the buyer is in a “must have” state of mind. As with all antiques, price is determined by many factors, the most important being supply and demand.
Which is more valuable a spoon or a silver spoon?
Spoons with elaborate silversmithing are of greater value, but you must learn to distinguish that from spoons that are elaborate but the product of a machine. Spoons that are extremely pretty but very rare tend to be pricey. Very old spoons (from before 1800) are also more valuable especially if they are made by a famous maker.