Free Silver Appraisal App Guide: Sterling Marks, Maker, Pattern, Weight, Condition and Demand
Use a free silver appraisal app to triage sterling, plate, hollowware, jewelry, marks, weight, condition, maker, pattern, monograms, and demand.
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A free silver appraisal app can help separate likely sterling, silverplate, mixed-metal, weighted, or decorative silver. It cannot confirm 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.
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What similar items actually sold for
To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These are educational comparables (not a guarantee of price for your specific item).
Shown USD range: USD 550-USD 4,500. Median of these 6 USD examples: USD 2,650.
| Image | Description | Auction house | Date | Lot | Reported price realized |
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A 7 Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set with Tray, Plymouth Pattern | Link Auction Galleries | 2021-12-04 | 129 | USD 4,000 |
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STERLING SILVER FLATWARE - 101 pieces of sterling silver flatware in the George III Pattern (1891) having a combined weight of appro... | Pacific Galleries | 2013-03-10 | 154 | USD 550 |
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GORHAM STERLING SILVER PLYMOUTH TEA SET & TRAY | DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions | 2022-06-27 | 198 | USD 3,800 |
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GORHAM STERLING SILVER PLYMOUTH TEA SET & TRAY | DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions | 2022-04-11 | 198 | USD 4,500 |
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Gorham Lansdowne sterling silver tea set with sterling silver tray. Three piece service consisting of teapot, cream pitcher and double handle sugar on round tray. 10"H (pitcher), 62.69 troy oz | Ripley Auctions | 2021-04-10 | 127 | USD 1,500 |
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Reed and Barton Five Piece Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set with Near Matching Silver Plate Serving Tray. | Goldberg Coins & Collectibles | 2020-03-22 | 734 | USD 1,300 |
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Disclosure: prices are shown as reported by auction houses and are provided for appraisal context. Learn more in our editorial policy.
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.
Market evidence note
A free screen can organize visible clues and next steps, but it is not a final appraisal. Sale records and catalog examples must be matched to the exact item, condition, originality, provenance, and current demand.
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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