Heirloom Specifications Adjust set attributes
Purity Grade
Sterling (.925)
Most American and British heirloom flatware is .925 Sterling silver.
4,500 g (144.68 oz t)
Note: Hollow knife handles and weighted candelabras contain pitch or steel cores.
$31.50
Baseline set to representative fixture ($31.50/oz). Verified spot market fluctuates continuously.
Value markup over bullion for intact maker marks (Tiffany, Gorham, Georg Jensen).
$120 / yr
Safe deposit box, climate control, or rider on homeowner policy.
10 years
30 / 100 (Windfall Preference)
Low score = preference for immediate cash; high score = family tradition & hosting utility.
Financial Appraisal & Decision Real-time model
Optimal Financial Path
Sell at Auction / Antique Market
Preserving for auction nets $4,066.04 after 10 years of storage costs, providing a stronger return than instant melting.
Raw Melt Value
$4,212.83
Pure scrap metal liquidation
Gross Antique Value
$5,266.04
Intact set with maker premium
Carrying Storage Cost
$1,200.00
$120/yr over 10 years
Net Antique Auction Yield
$4,066.04
Gross appraisal minus holding cost