what is scrap silverplate worth ?

[scrounger d detector collector]

i bought a large box of old silverplated. knife fork and spoons

at the auction.

kept a world fair 1933 spoon and an old timey wood handle fork.

so , silverplated what ? in places where there is wear on these old eating utensils.

u can see brass color showing. what metal is under the silver plate.

most knife bade say stainless. do they need to be removed

before sale ?

[Brian B]

Ask in the garage section of this forum. A lot of knowledge about stuff like that. I don't think it has any melt value, but some is collectible.

[SEANO]

No scrap value that I have found, I steer clear, unless its cheap and various brands... May be a Sterling piece hiding.
Keep a lookout for plated copper pieces (not utensils).

[clovis97]

You might do better selling them on ebay as craft items. People make jewelry and yard art with them.

Just an idea.

[gametalman52]

Some of the silver plate is brass underneath, some copper, most are a base metal that is junk. Do a hard scratch test to get the color.