Many people are aware of the value of Gold as an investment but few realise how safe and secure antique silver is to invest in. The current value of silver scrap has meant that the value of antique silver items rises steeply as well as the selection offered for sale reduces as owners flock to sell treasured items off as scrap where it is melted down and lost forever.
The easiest item to scrap is silver flatware. Silver forks and silver spoons are usually heavy and easily achieve a high scrap value. This will mean locating antique silver flatware will become ever more difficult in the coming years. For those trying to build up a canteen of antique silver cutlery this task will soon become much more expensive. The good news is that as it gets more scarce its value will continue to grow.
Whilst the more common Silversmith items will be melted owners with any sense will hang onto the more collectable Silversmiths such as Hester Bateman and Paul Storr to name but two.
For those just starting out on their collecting career it is wise to learn about the various antique silver marks. These marks make it very easy to accurately identify the date of manufacture and by whom. This information is vital in dating and valuing antique silver.
With all the financial turmoil in the world today investing in antique silver makes more sense.
