Are silver spoons pure silver?

Basically, anything that youd use to entertain the President at a fancy dinner is considered silverware. But just because you call it silverware doesnt always mean that what you have is real silver. Real silver flatware is typically sterling silver, or 92.5% with 7.5% of a base metal, like copper.

Is plated silver worth anything?

Silver is a valuable metal that has a long-lasting intrinsic value. Therefore, you can melt it down and sell it depending on the metal market. On the contrary, silver-plated items are only worth what the buyer has to offer. Unlike silver that has a melting value, silverplate doesnt.

Can you get money for silver?

Just as you might sell gold or platinum, you can sell silver in a number of ways. The most common of these is to bring your silver to a pawn shop, a silver exchange, a consignment shop, a local jeweler, or by using an online website.

Is my silver worth anything?

Silver is a valuable metal and has a value as scrap. Sometimes the intrinsic value of the silver outstrips the value of the article itself. More modern pieces may not have retained their value but quality antiques will hopefully have more value than their scrap metal price.