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Questions to Ask Regarding Sterling Silver Holloware Tea Services and Other Sterling Serving Pieces

Jon Warren
There are some key facts buyers need to know when making a bid for your sterling silver holloware and serving pieces. This article covers the basics.
 
Maker and Pattern
The maker will be names such as Gorham, Reed & Barton, Towle.  The pattern will be names like Chantilly, Royal Danish, Repousse. The words will be found stamped on the bottom of each piece in most cases.
 
Weighted or Open Base?
Are your pieces weighted or open? Meaning is the base closed and weighted with concrete or sand, or open or hollow bottomed? 

Stamped Sterling?
Is the piece stamped STERLING?  If not, it is 99% probable that the piece is not sterling silver, but rather silver plate.

What are the dimensions?
What is the height and width of each piece? In the case of platters and serving trays, what is the length?
 
How much does the piece weigh, in ounces or grams?
Do you know how much each piece weighs in ounces or grams? Buyers need to know this key fact but can often work around it if you simply don't know. To get the best bid, weigh your pieces and be ready to supply this information.

Once buyers have these questions answered they can can make a bid, if you happen to have photos you can email, that would be a big help as well.
To get the best offer for your pieces, you must give the generally-accepted information that expert buyers require.

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