Silver Price Today — & What Your Silver Is Worth to Us
Track the live silver spot price in GBP and find out what Mozeris Fine Antiques pays for sterling silver canteens, tea services, candlesticks and hallmarked silverware. Our offers are calculated against today's live market rate — not last week's.
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Live Silver Spot Price — GBP
Updated throughout the trading day · Source: live XAG/GBP market rate
Prices are indicative and update automatically. Our offers for sterling silverware are calculated against the live spot rate shown above — what you see is what we use.
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What the Live Spot Price Means for Your Silver
The prices you see above are the same rates we use when calculating what to offer you. There's no mystery to it — your offer is anchored to today's market, not a figure plucked from the air.
For sterling silverware in everyday condition — loose cutlery, unmatched pieces, plain flatware — our offer reflects the silver content valued at the current spot rate. You're being quoted against what silver is actually worth today.
For pieces with genuine collector significance — complete Georgian canteen sets, hallmarked tea services by known makers, Scottish provincial silver, presentation pieces with provenance — the silver content is just the starting point. The maker, period, rarity and condition all contribute to a figure that can be considerably more than the metal weight alone.
Every valuation is free, no obligation, and we'll always explain exactly how we arrived at our figure.
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Understanding British Silver Hallmarks
Hallmarks tell you when, where and by whom a piece of silver was made — and they are critical to value
"A complete set of hallmarks — lion passant, date letter, town mark, maker's mark — confirms a piece is genuine British sterling and opens the door to its full collector value."
| Hallmark | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lion Passant | Sterling silver standard (92.5% pure) | Present on all British sterling silver since 1544 |
| Date Letter | Year of assay — letter changes annually | Each assay office used a different font and shield shape |
| Town / Assay Office Mark | Where the piece was tested | London (leopard), Birmingham (anchor), Sheffield (crown), Edinburgh (castle) |
| Maker's Mark | Silversmith's initials or symbol | Known makers (Hester Bateman, Paul Storr, Paul de Lamerie) command major premiums |
| Sovereign's Head | Duty mark — silver tax paid | Used 1784–1890; confirms pre-Victorian pieces are genuine period silver |
| Convention Mark | International hallmarking convention | Used on silver imported and hallmarked under the 1972 Vienna Convention |
What We Typically Pay for Antique Silver
Ranges vary with weight, maker, condition and current market — all valuations are free and no obligation
| Silver Item | Typical Offer Range | Key Value Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling silver canteen (12 settings, complete) | £2,500 – £8,000 | Completeness, maker, date — London maker adds premium |
| Sterling silver canteen (12 settings, incomplete) | £800 – £2,500 | We still buy incomplete sets — weight and maker matter |
| Georgian silver tea service (3–4 piece) | £1,500 – £6,000 | Period, maker, condition — matching set critical |
| Victorian silver tea service | £600 – £2,500 | Weight, chasing quality, originality |
| Pair of silver candlesticks (Georgian) | £800 – £4,000+ | Maker and period — Bateman, Creswick pairs most valuable |
| Silver flatware (per setting) | £30 – £120 per setting | Pattern, maker, weight per place setting |
| Silver presentation trophy / cup | £150 – £2,000+ | Weight, inscription, known maker |
| Scottish provincial silver (Edinburgh, Glasgow) | £400 – £5,000+ | Rare town marks command significant collector premiums |
| Silver cigarette case / card case | £40 – £500 | Enamel, engine-turning, hallmarks |
| Sterling silver dressing table set | £80 – £600 | Completeness, monogram presence |
Silversmiths Whose Work Commands the Highest Prices
Certain makers attract significant collector premiums — do you have a piece with a named maker's mark?
Paul de Lamerie (1688–1751)
The most celebrated English silversmith. Rococo masterpieces by de Lamerie fetch six to seven figures at auction. Any piece bearing his PL hallmark is extraordinarily valuable.
Hester Bateman & Family
The first great female silversmith. Bateman pieces (HB mark) are highly collected — tea services, sugar casters and cream jugs in elegant Adam style command strong premiums.
Paul Storr (1771–1844)
Regency silversmith supreme. Storr's monumental pieces for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell are among the most prestigious in British silver. Pieces regularly achieve £50,000+ at major auctions.
Omar Ramsden (1873–1939)
Arts & Crafts silversmith whose hand-hammered pieces are increasingly collected. Pieces bear "Omar Ramsden Me Fecit" — distinctive and highly desirable in their own right.
Scottish Provincial Silversmiths
Silver from Dundee, Inverness, Canongate and Perth carries rare town marks, making these pieces extremely desirable to collectors of Scottish antiques.
Mappin & Webb / Garrard
Victorian and Edwardian retail silversmiths with royal warrants. High-quality presentation silver by these firms achieves consistently strong prices from institutions and collectors.
How to Sell Your Antique Silver
Selling antique silver should be simple and transparent. You can send pieces by post, arrange a FedEx home collection, or book a private appointment at either showroom — whichever suits you best.
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Send Photos or Use the Form Above
Email photos of your silver and any visible hallmarks, or submit the valuation form. We'll confirm whether it's sterling and come back to you with an honest price indication.
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Choose How to Send Your Piece
Post it directly, book a free FedEx home collection, or visit either showroom by private appointment — Braintree, Essex (CM7 3RU) or Mayfair, London (W1S 2PG). Strictly by appointment only.
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Expert Assessment
We weigh your silver, read all hallmarks, research the maker and condition, and give you a clear, detailed valuation. We always explain how we arrived at our figure — no guesswork.
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Payment by Bank Transfer
Accept our offer and we arrange payment by BACS bank transfer. No commission, no auction fees, no waiting months for a buyer — straightforward and direct.
Antique Silver FAQs
Common questions about selling antique and sterling silver
Ready to Find Out What Your Silver Is Worth?
Send photos, post your items, or book a private appointment. Free valuations — no obligation — prices linked to today's live market rate.
Contact Our Silver Buying Team
Free valuations — competitive prices linked to today's live silver market — Essex & London
🏭 Essex Showroom
Unit 20B Lakes Industrial Park
Braintree, Essex CM7 3RU
01376 334 482
By appointment only
🏛️ London Office
47 Maddox Street
Mayfair, London W1S 2PG
01376 334 482
By appointment only
⚠️ Strictly by appointment only — no walk-ins accepted at either showroom