Silver Plated Tray

[Citiboy289]

Recently we obtained a HUGE sliver plated serving tray Must was at least 15 lbs and is about 18 inches long by 14 wide Now I know it isnt sliver but what is the scrap out value on something like this---------- If its any help it was a gift the neighbors mother won in a Tennis Contest There is not any engraving But the tray is very ornate Thanks for any info

 

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[galenrog]

The scrap value is that of the underlying base metal. The silver plating does NOT make it more valuable at the scrapyard.

 

[billjustbill]

Last I knew, if it is silver plate over clean Brass, Yellow Brass was $1.44 lb. If it says: "Silver over Copper", then if cleaned off of large zinc cast handles and footings, it would go for #2 copper and that went for $1.83lb..... If the ornate overlay isn't stamped in, but it is thick and soldered on, it is a lot of work to get it off.......I'd take it to the scrap yard missing the heavy stuff and ask if they'll classify it as #2 copper on the chance they might take it.

With the holiday seasons coming, undented and unscratched, you could get more with a sharp picture of it on Craigslist or at a flea market than the base metal would bring.

 

[wavecrazed]

i read a pawn shop trade magazine once.saw a add in there for silver plate buyers. i think it was 2,oo a pound

 

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