Origin Information & Item Valuations
Many people around the world have Sheffield-Made cutlery in their possession. We often receive enquiries about the origin of a particular brand of cutlery or about a certain cutlery company. We are often asked to provide valuations of items which people own.
We just do not have the resources or expertise here to provide you with a Valuation Service but we can refer you to a Professional Firm Of Valuers. Their fees are modest and you may consider it well worth getting your cutlery, flatware, silverware and any number of other similar products properly assessed. You would not wish to be under-insured nor to be asking too low a price should you contemplate selling your collection.
Please click here for their Valuation Service -
ValueMyStuff has some of the world's foremost experts on hand to give precise valuations for everything from pop memorabilia and militaria to contemporary art and toys. This include cutlery/flatware/holloware etc. Over the past six years, they have valued more than 1.2 million items for more than 500,000 customers globally.
You should be ready with images and descriptions of your items and the photos should be ready to upload to the valuers' web site. This is a simple process if you know where the images are saved on your computer.
Their experts can value silver, plated silver, and objects of vertu such as small personal items. Collectible silver includes such items as early spoons, English and Continental tea and coffee sets, candelabras and trays as well as statuary and religious items.
Another factor which lends silver its value is the artisan. If you'd like to get a Silver valuation from their online specialists, simply upload a photograph and tell them any other details you know about the item.
How It Works
Submit photos of your pieces in just a few steps and they will send you an Expert Valuation within 48 hours direct to your e-mail inbox.
Step 1 - Select your category and upload your photos. The more photos the better (up to 24 per item).
Step 2 - Describe your item in as much details as possible including condition and hallmarks (if any).
Step 3 - An expert will be assigned from their specialist team.
Step 4 - Retrieve your Valuation from your inbox.
Your Expert Valuation Report (PDF) will detail your items' history and value. You will also receive an Online Valuation Certificate so you can share your valuation with others.
The normal timescale is 48 hours but an Express Option is available (24 hours).
A PDF reader is necessary to view the valuation report and one may be downloaded for free from this link - Get Free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you're planning on selling your item on eBay you can add a link to your Online Certificate to show potential buyers their estimated value of your item.
Prices
Prices start from just £30.00 for a Valuation. 3 Valuations for £75.00 or 10 Valuations for £175.00.
All of their experts have worked for Sotheby's, Christie's or other leading Auction Houses, and now offer their knowledge in order to make the valuing and appraisal process as straightforward and accessible as possible for you.
They have 2 experts who deal with silver and silver plated items, both having over 25 years' experience. One worked for Sotheby's. As a Silver Specialist for Sotheby's London Valuation Department he has valued many major private and institutional silver collections throughout the UK and Ireland as well as on the Continent. Thanks to his long experience at Sotheby's, he is quite familiar with Continental silver too.
The second expert started as a specialist at Sotheby's on Bond Street. Since 2009 he has been delighted to be using his wealth of experience and fascination for the field in his own enterprise.
EBay
Cutlery/Flatware is usually always on sale on EBay and you may wish to check asking prices on that site. These will give you a guide to second-hand cutlery values.
ValueMyStuff can also advise on values of EBay items. Choose the EBay Opinion tab for this option.
Reference Books
You may be seeking information which could be documented in various books to which we can refer you. See the Cutlery Bookshop.
Hallmarks
There are 4 Assay Offices in the UK. These offices control the regulation of silver quality and content in manufactured items. To learn more about hallmarking on your silver goods, follow the links below:-
A European Union directive in 2003 sought to put an end to hallmarking. Fortunately, this is now off the agenda and, for now, a 750 year old system of guaranteeing the quality of silver has been safeguarded.
