Free silver appraisal app
Found silverware, a tray, jewelry, tea set, or serving pieces and do not know if they are sterling or plate? Start with photos of the marks, the whole object, and the condition.
Found silver and want to know if it matters?
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Use the free screenerThe quick answer
A free silver appraisal app can help separate likely sterling, silverplate, mixed-metal, weighted, or decorative silver. It cannot guarantee metal content or formal value from photos alone.
Silver screening checklist
- Marks: STERLING, 925, lion passant, EPNS, A1, silver soldered, maker, pattern, or country marks.
- Object type: flatware, hollowware, tray, tea set, jewelry, serving piece, or weighted candlestick.
- Weight and construction: solid, weighted, filled, attached to porcelain, or mixed material.
- Condition: dents, splits, solder repairs, missing parts, worn plating, monograms, and polishing.
Recent auction evidence from Appraisily's database
These records are market examples, not final appraisals for your silver. They show why sterling marks, material separation, completeness, and object type all matter.
| Photo | Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling and porcelain | Lion and Unicorn | Mar. 22, 2026 | 36pc Sterling Silver and Lenox Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set | USD 850 | Mixed-material services need item-level review. |
 | Sterling assortment | Leonard Auction | Mar. 24, 2026 | Sterling Silver and Costume Jewelry Assortment | USD 950 | Assortments can combine metal and resale value. |
 | Sterling and mixed metal | MiddleManBrokers | Mar. 12, 2026 | 24 Sterling Silver 925 & 6 Metal Rings, 30pc lot | USD 270 | Marked sterling and non-sterling items can appear together. |
Photo checklist
- Whole object, underside, handle backs, lids, feet, and interiors.
- Sharp close-ups of every mark, monogram, pattern, and repair.
- Weight, measurements, storage chest, receipts, and old appraisals.
When to get a professional appraisal
Use professional appraisal for sterling sets, important makers, estate groups, insurance, sale, donation, or unclear marks. See qualified appraisals for formal needs.
Related guides
Continue with free silverware appraisal app, how to identify sterling silver marks, sterling vs silverplate, value of old silverware, and silver and flatware guides.
FAQ
Is 925 always sterling?
925 is a sterling standard when genuine, but marks still need context and sometimes testing.
Should I polish silver first?
No. Heavy polishing can soften marks and details. Photograph it first.
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