All about 84 sterling silver: what kind of mark is it and how much does 1 gram cost today?

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General prices for selling silverware

Silverware is all kinds of utensils - cigarette cases, glass holders, spoons and forks. What is required from silverware:

• sufficient strength and reliability;
• resistance to aggressive environmental influences;
• beauty and aesthetic appearance;
• durability and ease of handling.

All these requirements have led to the need to add cheaper chemical elements to this precious metal - for example, nickel or tin. This way, silver retains its aesthetic appearance and there is no need to constantly take care of its safety. The value of antique silverware is constantly increasing. Depending on the value and available copies! Prices for antique silver items range from 2,000 to 50,000 rubles. Particularly popular among clients are:

• antique silver sets;
• cup holders and cigarette cases;
• silver jewelry.

We offer the best prices, because in pawn shops and other places where silver is purchased, its cost will be 25-30 rubles per gram, because we are talking about buying precious metals as scrap!

Royal silver 84 samples

Detailed article - Silver 84 Tsar's silver of this standard has not been produced for a long time, so at the moment it is becoming increasingly popular. The most popular products made from it are elegant gift cigarette cases, beautiful cutlery and glass holders. It contains 84 parts of silver and 12 parts of copper, which can explain its high fusibility. Most often it was purchased to demonstrate high social status, and in terms of its characteristics it is higher than modern samples of 875 standard! At the modern exchange rate, its price is about 70 rubles per gram, but items from an antique catalog can reach a cost of several tens of thousands of rubles - especially when it comes to sets, silver shot glasses and decanters!

Silver cup holders 84

Rare glass holder 84 with enamel
One of the popular things of the Tsarist era is glass holders.
They were produced in many workshops, such as: Ovchinnikov, Khlebnikov and others. In terms of the diameter of the glass, they are all approximately the same. They differ in height and painting. Enamel, gilding, blackening, convex parts of silver, less, but not much less, carved pictures are highly valued. The modern cost depends on the time of issue and is very different: - beginning of the century, about 100 rubles per gram - end of the century, about 70 rubles per gram - with enamel - rarity - with convex parts - rarity Rare glass holder 84 with convex flowers

Silverware 84

Usually refers to spoons, forks, knives

Silver cigarette case 84

USSR silverware

Magnificent silver items made in the distant USSR in the years 1917-1990 are deservedly popular. Mostly they had 875, 916 and 960 samples. The most appreciated ones are:

• silver sets of knives and forks;
• decorative spoons;
• tea sets.

Our catalog offers customers elegant cigarette cases, elegant shot glasses, glass holders, and beautiful salt shakers with enamel fragments. Products made from USSR silverware have amazing grace, amaze with sophistication, amazing beauty, and their unusual classical style and design. The presented specimens, depending on their condition, can vary in value from 1,000 rubles to 40,000 rubles. Copper, brass, and nickel were used as an alloy.

Cigarette cases and cup holders

As the main type of precious metals for cup holders and cigarette cases, 875 silver was selected, which is a ductile alloy of 875 g of silver and an additional 125 g of impurities. The following metals are used in this capacity:

• copper;
• platinum;
• silicon;
• germanium.

Each of these elements influences silver in its own way, perfectly giving it high ductility, an original color texture, and the necessary strength. The cost of 875 and 925 silver fluctuates around 40 rubles per gram as scrap. The price of antique coasters ranges from a thousand to several thousand, depending on the year of manufacture and value.

Fluted silverware

Processing silver to give it roughness by applying narrow sharp grooves is the so-called corrugation, because silver is almost ideal for this due to its qualities - ductility and ease of processing. Corrugation of silver accessories has several important advantages:

• provides ergonomics and additional convenience during use;
• The product stands out due to its elegance;
• does not lose its attractive appearance for a long time.

TOP popular types of silver products with corrugation are:

• silver services;
• cigarette cases, cup holders;
• teapots, jugs, decanters.

The cost of corrugated products is usually above 1500-2000 rubles.

Composition and properties

The 84-karat alloy contains 87.5% silver, the rest is copper. The alloy may also contain:

• zinc;
• aluminum;
• nickel;
• cadmium.

Each additive affects the mechanical properties and color of the alloy.

Strength

Due to the copper content, products made from the alloy have high strength characteristics compared to pure silver. The products are not subject to mechanical wear, do not wear out, do not scratch or darken. Copper also gives the alloy a yellow tint.

What types of brands are there?

According to the rules of the assay system of Tsarist Russia, craftsmen had to apply marks to jewelry indicating the fineness of the jewelry metal. The first mark consisted of:

• precious metal sample numbers;
• female profile facing left;
• managers' initials.

To avoid counterfeits, the mark was changed in 1908: the female profile was turned in the opposite direction and letters were added to indicate the area of ​​manufacture. Also in antique products you can find the mark of the master and the year of manufacture.

See photos with various marks:

Conversion from spool to metric system

To find out which modern standard 84 corresponds to, you need to convert the value to the metric system. To convert 84 samples, you need to divide it by 96 and multiply by 1000.

Thus: 84 / 96 * 1000 = 875. In the metric system, 1 kg of 875 silver contains 875 g of pure metal and 125 g of impurities (copper).

Buying silver

Buying silverware

From time immemorial, silverware was considered a family treasure and was passed down from generation to generation.
Why was silver and not gold used to make dishes and cutlery? Even the ancient Greeks and Romans, having studied all the properties of silver and gold, came to the conclusion that gold is too soft and scratchable metal, which, however, is ideal for fine jewelry. Silver, due to its properties - density, hardness, ductility, shine and resistance to oxidation, corrosion and scratches, began to be used in everyday life. First of all, expensive dishes for the nobility began to be made from it, replacing cutlery made of iron and steel and too simple ones made of wood with more aesthetic analogues. For this, they used 925 sterling silver, which looked aesthetically pleasing and did not oxidize when interacting with food, or 870, which was slightly cheaper due to its higher content of impurities (most often copper).

The fashion for silver cutlery held its position for several centuries - they were not only an indicator of material wealth, but also guardians of family traditions, which were carefully preserved and passed on from generation to generation. But in October 1917, when money depreciated and the October Revolution broke out, silverware ceased to be a symbol of material wealth.

But fashion is a cyclical thing, and after some time, silver tableware became popular again, but this time thanks to the antibacterial properties of silver. Its ability to kill more than 650 types of microbes (including staphylococci, streptococci, dysentery and typhoid bacteria) and impart beneficial properties to water has sparked demand for silver glasses and spoons. It was believed that water enriched with silver ions helps maintain immunity, treat diseases, disinfect wounds, and even prolong beauty and youth. It was customary to give silver spoons to newborns as a wish for a happy and rich life, as well as to protect the child’s body from microbes that he might get with his first food.

However, such cutlery oxidized and after some time became covered with a dark coating, or, when the child grew up, they lay idle. Perhaps you also have silverware that has outlived its useful life, which has been lying idle for a long time and taking up space.

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The price depends on the sample and weight of the product, and you can tell exactly how much it costs after an assessment by the master. However, we can assure you that here you will find the best price per gram of silver! Purchasing silver also includes the purchase of: jewelry, technical, and scrap silver.

Buying jewelry silver

Due to its ductility, pure silver is very rarely used for jewelry. Most often, gold, copper or nickel are added to it, creating aesthetically pleasing, ductile, malleable, durable and corrosion-resistant silver jewelry.

925 silver, also called standard or sterling, is most widely used in jewelry production.

92.5% silver in the alloy makes it ductile and beautiful, and copper (7.5%) adds strength without affecting the color of the metal. If you see .925 gold jewelry, know that it is sterling silver plated, as gold does not have that sterling standard.

Argentum with gold, in addition to its cost, pleases with its durability, lightness and attractive appearance. However, over time, the gilding may wear off, and such jewelry will need to be either restored or put into a box. Fortunately, in St. Petersburg there is a Primorskaya purchase, where silver can be sold profitably regardless of defects in gilding.

It is quite rare to find 870 silver.

Buying technical silver

Pure 999 silver has characteristics such as electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and light reflection. To preserve them and give silver greater strength, various impurities are added to it in an amount of 0.01%, resulting in technical silver. It is used in the electrical, chemical, film, photo and radio industries, in the medical industry and watchmaking.

Technical silver is presented in the form of parts, silver-plated coating or as scrap silver. It can be found in radio components, transistors, diodes, microcircuits, contact relays, wires, silver wire and other technical parts.

Of course, a high percentage of pure silver in the composition affects the cost of technical silver, which means it can be sold profitably.

There is a theory that technical silver may even have some radiation. In some military bases, radioactive components were added to the alloy of technical silver, so at one time it was recommended to buy technical silver because of this factor. However, there is some truth in this legend - the presence of certain impurities, such as lead or nickel, threatens the appearance of such ailments as headaches or dermatitis, therefore technical silver is not recommended for melting down and use for jewelry purposes.

Buying scrap silver

A bent ring, a lonely earring, a torn chain, an unknown and, moreover, broken part of some mechanism probably does not add joy to you, and a broken silver-plated cup makes you want to throw it away altogether... At Primorskaya Buying, we are happy to receive any silver item, even a non-marketable one.

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Buying silver coins

Have you heard the sensational “Pay the Witcher with a minted coin” and remembered that you have silver pieces somewhere in your bins?

It is quite possible - silver coins were a unit of payment during the reign of Peter I, Alexander III, Nicholas II, and even during the USSR in 1924 (fifty dollars, or 50 kopecks). Currently, there are investment silver coins - ancient or issued for a specific event (for example, for the Olympics in Sochi). Considering the rise in silver prices, as well as the recent instability of the market due to crises, you should not miss the opportunity to profitably sell silver at a still high price.

Hurry up and come to Primorskaya Purchase to check how much your silver is worth!

Advantages and disadvantages

In its pure form, silver is a very beautiful metal, but it is soft, so products quickly lose their shine and are easily damaged. Therefore, with the help of additives (ligatures), the strength and wear resistance of products is increased. The peculiarity of this metal is its yellow color, which misleads ordinary citizens.

The 84th or modern 875 standard is considered low, and jewelry is not made from it. Due to the copper content, 84-grade silver is cheaper in price, but the presence of an alloy makes the metal stronger. Dishes made from it can be used in everyday life, washed and cleaned. Silver does not scratch and retains the brightness of the surface.

General information

Sample 84, stamped on silver, served to determine the quality of white metal in Russia until 1927. The numbers indicated that the product contained 84 parts of pure silver and only 12 parts of other impurities.

In the past, almost a dozen samples were used to mark silver. Each product differed in the composition of the alloy, on which its cost depended. The lowest marking indicated that the metal consisted of only half of noble metal. Things were valued according to the principle that the purer the silver composition, the more you would have to pay for it. The stamp with the numbers 84 is now valued quite highly, but the final cost will depend on how old it was minted.

It is interesting that the pre-revolutionary “spool system” existed for another 10 years after the end of the monarchy era in 1917, because no better replacement has been invented to indicate the value of a product.

84 silver hallmark, used until 1908

How much does 1 gram of silver of this standard cost today?

The cost of valuable metals fluctuates depending on the situation on the world market. By tracking the daily reports of the Central Bank of Russia, you can find out the current cost. The price at a pawn shop or antique market may vary.

Below is a live graph and table with prices.

Recommendations for care, cleaning and storage

Those who are lucky enough to become owners of antique cutlery should follow the rules for caring for them:

• wash with warm soapy water and air dry;
• store wrapped in soft cloth;
• Avoid rooms with high humidity.

If the product has darkened, you can clean it with a mixture of salt and soda. You should mix these two components, apply it to the item and wait until it takes on its original appearance.

Then rinse with water and wipe.

Antique value

Silver with the hallmark 84 has greater antique significance than current 875 items. You can recognize true values ​​by the markings on products. Next to the numbers there is a stamp in the form of the profile of a woman in a kokoshnik. Her head is turned to the left on those items that were produced before the 20th century, and starting in 1908, the female profile began to look to the right. There should also be a mark of the master, or rather his initials, and the year of manufacture. All marking elements until the end of the 19th century were convex.

If you are lucky enough to own an 84-karat silver item, you can be sure that this is a truly unique product that has both cultural and historical value.

Cigarette case made of 84 sterling silver

Reviews

Valentine

Thanks for the information, it turns out that antique items should be sold not by the gram, but as a whole. And the better the condition of the item, the greater the amount you can get.

Igor Ivanovich

I have an antique silver spoon from tsarist times, inherited. At first I wanted to sell it, but decided to use it on the farm. I think the food tastes better from it.

Zoya

In our pawnshop they accept silver so cheaply that it would be better worth it at home. I will donate it to museums as an antique, or pass it on to my grandchildren as an inheritance.

The use of royal silver 84 samples

84-carat silver was quite in demand in Tsarist Russia among wealthy citizens. Most often, household items, dishes, interior decorations and personal items were made from this alloy. For example, cigarette cases and boxes, glasses and cup holders, salt shakers and sugar bowls looked very impressive.

The cost of silver items was not too high, but middle class people could not afford to purchase them. Such things testified to the status of their owner. To increase prestige, some silver items were gilded in places. Silver boxes and snuff boxes with internal gilding looked especially impressive. The outside was silver and the inside shimmered beautifully with yellow.

Cup holder made of 84 sterling silver