Gorham Chantilly Sterling Flatware Value
Estimated value · from sold prices
$30 – $5,000
Indicative educational range — not a formal appraisal.
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Chantilly is Gorham's best-selling sterling flatware pattern, so there's broad collector demand on top of its silver value. The first question is always sterling vs plate: genuine sterling is marked "STERLING" or 925 and carries real melt value, while silver-plate has none. A complete 12-place sterling service commonly sells for about $800–$2,500, with serving pieces and larger matched sets higher, and its melt value sets a floor (roughly $800–$1,200 for a 12-place service at 2026 silver prices). Individual pieces run from around $30 up. Because Chantilly is so widely collected, complete matched sets and unusual serving pieces bring a premium over scrap — don't melt a complete set.
What drives the value
Sterling vs plate
Only sterling (STERLING/925) has melt value; plate has effectively none.
Completeness
A complete 12-place service and matched serving pieces beat orphaned items.
Collector demand
Chantilly is Gorham's most popular pattern — sets command a premium over melt.
Typical sold price ranges
Directional ranges informed by public sold prices (auctions, estate and marketplace sales), not a list of individual lots; values fluctuate by rarity and condition, and thin-market ranges are hedged, not firm.
Care & conservation
Confirm STERLING/925 vs plate before valuing; do not scrap a complete set; gentle polish only (aggressive buffing removes metal).
Frequently asked
How do I know my Chantilly is sterling, not plate?
Look for "STERLING" or "925" plus the Gorham lion-anchor-G mark. Plate is marked EPNS, A1 or similar and has no meaningful melt value.
Should I sell a Chantilly set for scrap?
Usually not — a complete, matched Chantilly service is worth more to collectors than its melt value. Melt is a floor, not the ceiling.