High Silver Prices Drive Surge in Heirloom Sales and Melting
High global silver prices are driving a surge in heirloom sales as scrap values for heavy 18th and 19th-century pieces often exceed their antique worth.Experts like Andreas Siesing and Sofia Hagelin report that while many items face destruction in melting furnaces, younger buyers are simultaneously doubling the price of genuine silver on digital platforms.Owners are encouraged to verify hallmarks and stamps to identify works by master silversmiths before selling to ensure that items of high artistic or historical value are preserved.
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