Delia has nearly 30 years of experience at regional and international auction houses in the United States, and is also currently the editor of an art and antiques trade publication that tracks market trends, auctions and antiques shows. Delia is a generalist in glass, ceramics, silver and other metals, fine art, textiles, antiquities, wines and spirits, stamps and currency, collectibles and dolls and toys. Additionally, she is a specialist in 15th to 21st Century furniture from around the world. Her extensive professional network of appraisers, curators, dealers and collectors has proven to be an invaluable resource in her work for Mearto.
Silverware has long been a valued form of decorative arts. This category deals with value silver, plated silver and all silver vertu that range from Antique to Modern and Post-War silver bowls and trays, boxes and a wide variety of elegant collectibles from around the globe including English, French, Dutch, Danish and German silver.Maybe you have a modern design by Georg Jensen that you would like to get valued?
Or a silver trinket owned by nobility back in the 17th century. Whether it is Baroque or Rococo, candlesticks or a coffee set, only one spoon or a whole dining set, snuff boxes or cigarette cases, trays or candelabras, all silver items need to be valued by a specialized expert in order to determine an accurate market price.
Despite the vagaries of fashion, the value of antique silver pieces or objects have endured over the years. In fact, antique silver pieces are among the most valued items by antique collectors.Depending on the type of antique object in one’s possession, it can command moderate to high value.
Since the earliest history of silversmith works, silver has been combined with other types of metals to make it durable and more resilient to work with. This was a practice made common in the 14th century; hence, all silver objects manufactured after the 1300s underwent testing to determine the actual amount of silver present in each object. A marking system was developed to provide antique collectors with a guideline as to the value and quality of the silver piece they own.
The high level of demand for silver has also resulted in many counterfeit silver items circulating the market. Therefore, it is important to educate one’s self about how to ‘read’ these marks or how to authenticate silver pieces. There are different factors that affect the value of each silver object. In general, though, rare silver pieces in good condition will have excellent value.
If you have some silver objects that need an appraisal, you can browse this section to learn about silver cutlery, teapot, boxes, German silver, and Sterling silver. Each section will offer an in-depth discussion about how you can determine the value for each of these items.
I received a response and information regarding my items in less than 48 hours, which I appreciated. The appraiser was very knowledgable.
Kristal Hicks Torpey
Austin Phillips
I received a quality appraisal in less than 48 hours. I also acquired a second opinion of an industry expert who concurred with Mearto's appraised value.
Todd Roper
