[Jewelry making - Article 00170] - Re: [Orchid] Reuse Sterling Silver from flatware

[Alma Rands]

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 Hi John, 

    Don't melt down the silver until you check on its value. If it is
    sterling, each piece will will be stamped "Sterling." If it old
    sterling, or if the pattern is no longer being made, it is probably
    worth much more than its silver content. You can check this out on
    the internet 

    There is a huge market for replacement pieces, or old, or
    discontinuted patterns, and they are expensive. The sites I have seen
    on the internet, have illustrations of the different patterns, and
    give the prices. I had to  replace a fork in a discontinued pattern,
    and it was very expensive. 

    If it isn't sterling  but is plate, you will find that even it has a
    value above what little silver is on it. So do check this out before
    doing any melting.   

Alma

 
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