One of the first things Price always tells people sorting through inherited flatware is to look for the maker’s mark. Heritage brands such as Tiffany & Co., Gorham, Whiting, Buccellati, and Christofle tend to reach premium prices as they’ve earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind designs that remain timeless.
With that in mind, Price is quick to point out that the silver market is always evolving, resulting in many once-significant and highly coveted patterns trading “much closer to their melt value than they did decades ago.” As for specific patterns reaching high resale values, Price calls out Tiffany’s Olympian pattern as one that is highly collectible and sought after for its intricate and artistic pattern.
Price also says to look out for iconic “blue-chip” patterns that have remained desirable among different generations and have an almost cult-like following. “Patterns such as Gorham Chantilly, Wallace Grand Baroque, and other iconic designs remain highly recognizable and continue to have strong followings within the silver market.”