British Gold Exchange · Est. 1985 · London

Scrap silver · Sell with us

Scrap silver can be worth more than you expect. Find out how much.

Old silverware, candlesticks and cutlery sets can hold real value at today's silver price. We test every piece accurately and show you exactly how we reach our offer.

0800 014 8323

Up to 99%

of spot price paid

XRF tested

precise sterling assay

24h

valuation turnaround

Free

returns if you decline

Live silver price

—/g

per troy oz

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Purity925 Sterling
0g2,000g

Spot value estimate

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Weight200g
Purity925 Sterling · 92.5%

Estimate assumes 925 sterling. We do not buy silver-plated items.

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A set of sterling silver cutlery or a pair of candlesticks can contain several hundred grams of .925 silver. We use XRF spectrometry to establish the precise silver content of every piece, then pay up to 99% of the live spot price. Our calculator shows the live value.

How it works

01

Request a free pack

We send a free pack with a prepaid Royal Mail Special Delivery label, at no cost and with no commitment. Send your items exactly as they are.

02

Post your silver

Send everything together; mixed items are welcome. There is no need to sort or clean anything. Hand your pack in at any Post Office. It is insured up to £2,500 from then until it reaches us. If your items are worth more, please contact us before posting.

03

Accept or decline

Precise XRF assay on every piece. Firm, itemised offer within 24 hours. Free return if you decline.

What we buy

✓Sterling silver (925)
✓Britannia silver (958)
✓Fine silver (.999)
✓Hallmarked silverware
✓Georgian & Victorian silver
✓Old cutlery & flatware
✓Silver candlesticks & trays
✓Broken silver items
ⓘWe do not buy silver-plated (EPNS) items. EPNS is a nickel silver base (copper, nickel and zinc) with a thin silver plate.
ⓘWe do not buy Sheffield Plate, which has a copper core with a thin silver layer.
ⓘSilver-coloured stainless steel contains no silver, so no offer is made.

Common questions

How can I tell if my silver is sterling or plated?

Look for hallmarks. Sterling silver in the UK is stamped '925' or 'Ster', or carries a lion passant hallmark. If there is no mark, please don't worry. We test every item with XRF and tell you exactly what you have. We do not buy plated items, and return any we find free of charge.

What about antique silverware — is it worth more?

The precious metal content drives our offer. However, some antique pieces have collector value above their melt value. If you have potentially collectible pieces, mention them and we'll advise.

Do I need to polish the silver before sending?

No. Send everything as it is. Tarnish and patina have no effect on the silver content, so polishing makes no difference to our assay.

Can I send a mixture of silver and non-silver items?

Yes. We test every item separately and will clearly tell you which items contain silver and which don't. You only receive an offer on items with genuine silver content.

Ready to sell?

Find out what your silver is worth

Free pack. Accurate testing. Honest offer. Same-day payment if you accept before 3pm.

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