Silverware and cutlery · Sell with us
Sell old silverware and cutlery at a fair, live price.
A set of sterling silver cutlery can contain hundreds of grams of silver. We weigh, test and pay based on today's live silver price, not a flat rate.
Up to 99%
of spot price paid
XRF tested
sterling vs plated identified
Any quantity
single pieces to full sets
Free
returns if you decline
Live silver price
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per troy oz
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Spot value estimate
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Estimate assumes 925 sterling. We do not buy EPNS or other plated items.
Request a free pack →A full canteen of sterling silver cutlery can weigh 1–3kg, and old silverware in a sideboard drawer is often worth more than its owners realise. Our calculator shows the live value. We test every piece accurately with XRF, identify sterling and plated items, and pay up to 99% of the live spot price for genuine sterling silver.
How it works
Contact us for larger sets
For full canteens or large quantities, we recommend a brief conversation first. We can advise on the best way to pack them.
Request your free pack
We send a free pack with a prepaid Royal Mail Special Delivery label. Hand it in at any Post Office and it is insured up to £2,500 until it reaches us. If your silverware is worth more, please contact us first.
Accept or decline
XRF testing identifies sterling and plated items. Clear, itemised offer within 24 hours. Accept before 3pm for same-day payment, or we return everything free.
What we buy
Common questions
How do I tell sterling silverware from silver-plated?
Look for hallmarks on the back of pieces. UK sterling is stamped '925' or 'Sterling', or carries a lion passant. EPNS (electroplated nickel silver) or 'Sheffield Plate' markings indicate plated items, which we do not buy. If there are no markings, we test everything with XRF.
Is old hallmarked silverware worth more than modern sterling?
For our purposes, the silver content drives the offer. However, genuinely antique silverware (Georgian, early Victorian) in good condition may have collector value above melt value. We'll identify any such pieces and advise accordingly.
Do complete sets sell for more?
Not for scrap purposes. We pay by weight and purity regardless. If you believe your set has significant antique collector value, it may be worth seeking a specialist antique valuation before deciding to sell for scrap.
What about heavily tarnished pieces?
Tarnish has no effect on our offer. It is a surface patina and does not change the silver content underneath. Send items exactly as they are.
Ready to sell?
Find out what your silverware is worth
Free pack with prepaid Special Delivery. Accurate XRF testing. Transparent pricing. Same-day payment if you accept before 3pm.