The price of silver is at unprecedented levels, a troubling trend that causes more and more finely designed silver pieces to be melted. Silver, even collectible stuff is now increasingly seen as a commodity
to be sold for quick cash. But many pieces STILL should not be scrapped; we will pay more than silver for intricately designed pieces and items from famous makers as they still hold value far beyond their silver content.
Yes, common flatware patterns only bring $1,000 to $2,000 per set now, but rarer patterns can bring 10
times that.
The economic pressures driving this trend are understandable. However, many items still bring a
premium. Let us sort this out for you. Once these pieces are melted, their history and craftsmanship
are gone forever.
It’s crucial for collectors and sellers to recognize that well-made silver, especially by noted makers or
with exquisite designs, often commands a premium. These pieces deserve to be preserved, not melted down and we buy them. As the gap between silver’s intrinsic value and its artistic worth narrows,
it becomes more important than ever to find dealers who understand the difference to save finely
designed silver from the refinery for us to find them a good home.
This week, we saved from the fire an incredible art deco silver set. The small dents and minor
damages of the teak or pernambuco wood handles are problems, but the art deco design is incredible.
Made by an unknown maker in Colombia, it screamed “Save me.”
If you have common silver lying around, NOW is the time to sell. Silver is at $33 per ounce and we
can separate the meltable from the savable! And we often pay way more than silver value.
We pay more for silver than anyone in Tampa Bay!
We are Tampa Bay’s luxury watch headquarters and we love vintage!
Go ahead, Google us! We don’t just buy museum pieces.
Always buying rare and valuable items.
Cash or auction. We make house calls statewide.
