Silverware

Selling old silver at Goldstübchen – what is it and what is it worth?

Old silver refers to silver-containing items that are no longer in use in the home but still have a measurable material value. Typical examples include silver cutlery, silver tableware, older silver jewellery, coins, trophies or bowls – often originating from estates, inheritances or house clearances. Many of these items lie unnoticed in cupboards or display cabinets for years. Whether an item is contemporary, complete or visually appealing is irrelevant for the purchase. The only decisive factor is the actual silver content. Goldstübchen values old silver transparently based on the fineness, weight and the current daily silver price.

What counts as old silver?

Silver-containing items that are no longer in active use but have a verifiable material value – including cutlery, silverware, jewellery, coins and other silver items from households or estates.

What items are purchased?

Cutlery, silverware, jewellery, coins and silver items of all kinds. A verifiable silver content and a corresponding fineness are required.

How can I tell if silver is genuine?

The hallmark stamped on the item is a reliable indicator. Typical fineness marks are 800, 835, 900 or 925 – these indicate the silver content in parts per thousand and distinguish solid silver from other materials.

Is silver-plated cutlery the same as old silver?

No. With silver-plated items, a thin layer of silver is simply applied to a different base material. When buying, we distinguish between solid silver and silver-plated items, as this has a significant impact on the material value.

How is the value determined?

The key factors are weight, silver alloy and the current market price. Goldstübchen uses clearly transparent pricing based on alloy and weight category – the higher the silver content, the higher the achievable price.

Is it worth selling even small quantities?

Yes. Individual items of cutlery, jewellery or silverware can add up to an attractive purchase price – even if there are only a few items.

Do you also buy damaged or incomplete silver items?

Generally speaking, yes. Signs of wear, scratches or incomplete sets are not grounds for exclusion, provided there is a significant silver content. This is often the case, particularly with household clearances or old cutlery.