Hi @steemmatt, yes the cups were sterling silver. I brought them to an appraiser and he almost dropped his glasses when I told him how much I paid for them.
And I've recently started to clear out my house. First of all because I want more space and less clutter, and secondly because a lot of the things that don't serve us, might serve someone else. Some of it will be sold, some of it given away, but either way: someone will be making use of the things that are just gathering dust here.
It's really a win/win situation for everyone and a great feeling when you're making money but also helping others.