Sell Sterling Silver Flatware in Riverton, UT

Free expert evaluation · Transparent pricing · Same-day payment


Do you have a sterling silver flatware set tucked away in a drawer? At The Gold Vault (Riverton) we evaluate and purchase sterling silver flatware—from single pieces to complete services—paying based on true silver content and any collector premiums for sought-after makers and patterns.


Call/Text photos for a quick quote: back-of-handle hallmarks + a scale photo of spoons/forks (knives separate).
Walk-in welcome. No appointment needed.

What makes sterling flatware valuable


  • Silver content (.925 sterling): U.S. sterling is 92.5% silver. Continental silver may be .800, .830, .835, or .950 depending on country.
  • Weight of sterling parts: Forks/spoons are solid sterling; many knives have stainless blades and hollow, resin-filled handles, so only the sterling portion counts.
  • Maker & pattern desirability: Premium names and iconic patterns can command collector premiums.
  • Completeness & condition: Full services with serving pieces generally bring more; condition and monograms can affect value.
Reality check: We price what’s actually silver and add premiums when demand supports it. You’ll see the math.


How to identify sterling vs. silverplate (quick guide)


Look at the back of the handle (and sometimes the bowl or blade shoulder):

U.S. & Denmark: STERLING, .925, 925S, 830S (Jensen often used 830S on early pieces)
 U.K.: Lion passant hallmark (sterling)
 France: Minerva head (1 = .950; 2 = .800)
 Germany: Crescent & crown with a fineness number (800/835/925)


Common silverplate marks (not sterling):
 “1847 Rogers Bros”, “Community”, “EP/EPNS”, “A1/AA”, “Christofle” (most Christofle tableware is plated; only French-hallmarked solid pieces qualify).

Makers & patterns we buy (examples, not a full list)


  • Gorham (Chantilly, Buttercup, Fairfax)
  • Reed & Barton (Francis I, King Francis)
  • Wallace (Grand Baroque, Rose Point)
  • International Sterling (Prelude, Wild Rose, Joan of Arc)
  • Oneida Heirloom Sterling (Heiress, Damask Rose)
  • Georg Jensen (Denmark) (Acorn, Bernadotte, Blossom)
  • British hallmarked sterling from recognized makers
  • Select French solid-silver pieces (with Minerva hallmarks)
Note on Christofle & “1847 Rogers/Community”: beautiful, but typically silverplate. We’ll advise options, but plate doesn’t trade for melt value.


Gorham Buttercup Sterling Silver Flatware
Wallace Rose Point Sterling Silverware
International Sterling Joan of Arc Sterling Silver Flatware
Oneida Heirloom Sterling Silver Demask Rose

Our evaluation process (fast, transparent, professional)


  1. Hallmark verification: Identify purity and country/maker marks.
  2. XRF metal analysis: Non-destructive confirmation of metal content.
  3. Precise weighing: We weigh sterling-only components (separate from stainless blades/weighted handles).
  4. Market review: Check live silver spot and current collector demand.
  5. Clear offer: We show the calculation:
              (Sterling weight × 0.925) × spot/gram × payout % + any collector premium
    Accept and get         paid immediately.


What we buy


  • Complete services (8–12 place settings) with serving pieces
  • Individual forks/spoons/servers and broken or mismatched sets
  • Continental silver (.800/.830/.835/.925/.950) with proper hallmarks
  • Damaged or monogrammed pieces (silver content still has value)
  • Hollowware & accessories (e.g., sterling ladles, pie servers, fish sets)
  • Weighted items: We purchase by actual silver content only


Simple example calculation


  • 24 assorted forks/spoons weigh 1,200 g total
  • Sterling content: 1,200 × 0.925 = 1,110 g pure silver
  • We apply spot/gram and our payout %, then add any pattern premium
    You’ll see each step before you decide.


FAQs (read this before you sell)

  • How do I tell sterling from plate?

    Look for STERLING/.925 or country hallmarks (lion passant, Minerva, crescent & crown). “1847 Rogers Bros,” “Community,” “EP/EPNS” are silverplate.

  • Why don’t knives weigh out like forks/spoons?

    Most knives have stainless blades and hollow, resin-filled sterling handles. We only count the sterling portion.

  • Do monograms hurt value?

    A little for collectors, but the silver content still carries strong value.

  • Do you buy .800 or .830 silver?

    Yes—continental silver is common and priced by fineness (e.g., .800, .830, .835, .950).

  • Will tarnish lower my price?

    No. Tarnish is surface chemistry and doesn’t reduce silver content.

  • Are you in Salt Lake City?

    We’re located in Riverton, and many of our customers drive from Salt Lake City and surrounding cities. Text us hallmark photos for a quick pre-quote before you come in.

Estate & inheritance services


Settling an estate or downsizing? We can inventory pieces, separate sterling from plate, identify makers/patterns, and provide a written offer. We also coordinate with estate sale companies when needed.

How to get the best offer (quick prep)


  • Count pieces and set knives aside
  • Photograph hallmarks (back of handles)
  • Weigh forks/spoons separately from knives/weighted items if you can
  • Bring any boxes, receipts, or notes about where/when it was purchased


Visit The Gold Vault (Riverton)



  • Walk-ins welcome · Free evaluation · Immediate payment
  • Easy parking; friendly, no-pressure experience
  • Serving Salt Lake City, Sugar House, Millcreek, Holladay, Sandy, Draper, West Valley, Park City, and beyond

Tip: Text us photos for a head-start: back-of-handle marks + a scale photo.