A.Kirk Stieff Sterling Silverware

Q: Is sterling silverware usually more valuable as silverware or for its scrap value? I have several place settings of Kirk Stieff silverware that I would like to sell. I would hate to see it melted down, but I’m strapped for cash and need to get its maximum value.

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