British Gold Exchange · Est. 1985 · London

Inherited silver · Sell with us

Inherited silverware? Find out what it's worth.

You don't need to know what is sterling and what is plated. We test everything, give you a full written breakdown and leave the decision to you, with no pressure.

0800 014 8323

Up to 99%

of spot price paid

Fully itemised

written breakdown

24h

valuation turnaround

Confidential

estate handling

Live silver price

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per troy oz

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Purity925 Sterling
0g5kg

Spot value estimate

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Weight400g
Purity925 Sterling · 92.5%

Estimate assumes 925 sterling. We test all pieces and report clearly on what is and isn't silver.

Request a free pack →

Inherited silverware often comes with questions: which pieces are genuine sterling, which are plated, and what the collection is actually worth. We answer all of them. Send us the collection and we return a full written assessment, XRF-tested and itemised by piece, with a transparent offer for every sterling item.

How it works

01

Request your free pack

We send a free pack with a prepaid Royal Mail Special Delivery label, at no cost and with no commitment. There is no need to prepare anything before sending. It is insured up to £2,500 from the Post Office until it reaches us.

02

We assess everything

Every item is tested using XRF. We produce a full written breakdown: what is sterling, what is plated, what each item is, and what each sterling piece is worth.

03

Accept or decline

Firm, itemised offer within 24 hours. Accept all of it or only part. There is no pressure and no obligation to sell everything.

What we buy

✓Sterling silver cutlery
✓Silver candlesticks & holders
✓Silver tea sets & trays
✓Hallmarked antique silver
✓Victorian & Georgian silver
✓Silver jewellery
✓Broken silver items
✓Unidentified silver pieces
ⓘWe do not buy plated items (EPNS, Sheffield Plate). They are identified clearly and returned to you free of charge.
ⓘNon-silver items are returned free if you decline the offer.

Common questions

How do I know if inherited silverware is real silver?

Look for hallmarks. UK sterling silver is stamped '925' or carries a lion passant mark. Plated items are marked 'EPNS' or 'Sheffield Plate', and we do not buy them. If you can't find any markings, that is fine: we test everything with XRF.

Can I keep specific sentimental pieces and sell the rest?

Yes. Our offer is itemised by piece, so you can accept it for individual items and have the others returned. There is no requirement to sell everything at once.

What if the silverware is heavily tarnished?

Tarnish is a surface reaction and has no effect on the silver content. Please send everything as it is. We prefer to test items in their natural state.

Is the process confidential?

Completely. We handle estate and inheritance valuations regularly and treat all transactions with full discretion and confidentiality.

Ready to sell?

Get a clear, honest valuation of your inherited silver

Full XRF assessment, itemised breakdown, no pressure. We make the process straightforward.