Old silver flatware – if we’re feeling kind we might call it “vintage” or “antique” silverware instead – is very popular to sell. It’s one of those things, along with fine china and furniture, that is often passed down from generation to generation. The fact of that matter is, unless it has special nostalgic value or is uniquely collectible, most of it really isn’t something people want to keep around.

For that reason, we end up buying a lot of old silver flatware. Most of it isn’t collectible, so it doesn’t really classify as antique or vintage goods unless it’s rare or made by a premium manufacturer (which it rarely is, but we’ll tell you if it is). The good news is that most of this old dinnerware is made of pure silver. While not nearly as nice as gold, its value has increased over the years to the point where a collection of silver flatware is certainly worth selling.

We buy all types of sterling silverware, from the finest contemporary silverware sets to rare antique spoons, forks, knives, sterling silver tea and coffee sets, candlesticks, cocktail shakers, goblets, mugs, tureens, candelabras, baskets, trays, dinner plates, water pitchers, and more.

If you have a lot of old silverware, it may not fit in one of our standard envelopes. But not to worry! We can provide you with a free FedEx label that can be put on a box provided by FedEx, or you can prepare it in your own packaging before fixing our label to it. Even if we’re melting it down, it’s always a good idea to pad it well so it isn’t clanking around during shipment.

Read on to see how to request a free label and get paid for your silver (and any gold you have) fast!