Q. Okay I have a bunch of antique silver wear. The blades are stainless steal but the base looks silver. I am pretty sure it is but it was my great great grandmothers. As you can see I have silver cleaner in the side of the picture and the big server spoon is half tarnished and half clean which makes me think yes it is silver. One of the brands is Silver Tulip. I plan to take it all (I have over 20 pieces) to get melted and get cash. I am in sort of a hurry (not a giant one but I am not interested in going on craigslist or a sale) so I would like to go someone where like gold guys. Let me know what you think, honestly I am pretty clueless in all aspects. Anything helps. Picture of some of it here-http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd451/babysnakez69/silver.jpg
A couple of them say .925 but most have the added stainless steel but Im just gonna keep them all thank you for all the tips :)
A couple of them say .925 but most have the added stainless steel but Im just gonna keep them all thank you for all the tips :)
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First, genuine sterling will be marked as such. Scrapping this you may only get 30% of the silver value at best. You would get much more as silverware on auction sites like craigslist or e-bay, but don't expect to get rich.
Certain antique pieces can be worth a little money, you might check with antique dealers first.
Complete sets worth even more.
Stainless came about in the 40s, post WW II . so if these are part stainless, they would not have much value.
If this were my choice, I would have this appraised, then list on E-bay with a reserve, then hope for the best. That does look to be a nice set though.
First, genuine sterling will be marked as such. Scrapping this you may only get 30% of the silver value at best. You would get much more as silverware on auction sites like craigslist or e-bay, but don't expect to get rich.
Certain antique pieces can be worth a little money, you might check with antique dealers first.
Complete sets worth even more.
Stainless came about in the 40s, post WW II . so if these are part stainless, they would not have much value.
If this were my choice, I would have this appraised, then list on E-bay with a reserve, then hope for the best. That does look to be a nice set though.
I found a set of 12 ucagco made in italy cups and punchbowl?
Michelle G
and was wondering about the value of it. It is new in the box, is at least 30-40 years old. It is amber colored glass. I looked on e-bay and saw nothing comparable to it.
Answer
UCAGCO actually means United China and Glass Company.
Its offices were based in New Orleans and New York.
UCAGCO was primarily a distributor of dinnerware and glassware. They were the distributor of many Japanese china patterns beginning in the 1930s .
I was only able to find one example of a UCAGCO Porcelain Punchbowl and 5 cups for sale, and the asking price was $44US.
On the other hand, my search revealed single cup-and-saucers for as much as $45US.
You didn't mention if it was clay or glass, and that can make a huge difference in the value!
An appraisal might be worthwhile!
Best wishes!
UCAGCO actually means United China and Glass Company.
Its offices were based in New Orleans and New York.
UCAGCO was primarily a distributor of dinnerware and glassware. They were the distributor of many Japanese china patterns beginning in the 1930s .
I was only able to find one example of a UCAGCO Porcelain Punchbowl and 5 cups for sale, and the asking price was $44US.
On the other hand, my search revealed single cup-and-saucers for as much as $45US.
You didn't mention if it was clay or glass, and that can make a huge difference in the value!
An appraisal might be worthwhile!
Best wishes!
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