How much would a set like this value on the collector`s market ?
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How made? Is solid silver?
Any hallmarks? Is this Carl Klinkosch, or his son, Josef Carl Klinkosch?
I don’t see references to either of them producing silverplate, which suggests that it’s at least .800 silver.
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yes, is solid silver and marked with Diana .800.
His son took over the business soon after 1872 and was not using anymore the knight mark but only the Diana and JCK initials
Because it was posted there for sale but did not reach the reserved price
There aren’t really any expert appraisers here. But based on the weight, and the purity, the raw silver value would be around €2000. So, what’s it worth to a collector? At least that much, but only the marketplace can tell you how much more. If the set didn’t reach its reserve price, then the reserve price was too high. The bid of the highest unsuccessful bidder gives you a pretty good idea of what the set is worth.
Remember, a collectable is “worth” only what a willing buyer will pay for it. 
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Yes, agreed. Just that the right buyers weren’t there at that time maybe.
It’s worth waiting for the right collector as I`m not in a rush, and the rarity could command a much higher price than simply its raw silver content.
Yes, sometimes it takes a few auctions to find the right buyer. But I sometimes see things listed in places like eBay that have been on there for five years or more, which reveals true stubbornness. An item that you never sell is worth nothing to you, after all, unless it’s something you love owning. 
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Im not in a need of cash, and silver is an investment itself. Ill keep it or eventually maybe end up cleaning it and use it. Depends on the circumstances