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How Much Your Old Sterling Silverware Set Is Actually Worth

If you happen to come across an old set of sterling silverware, there's a chance it could be worth a tidy sum. But how can you assess its value? continued..

Sterling flatware is a luxury not everyone wants these days. Here are some ideas on what to do with it

Oh, the family silver. It’s the stuff of legends, lore, lust and lawsuits. At least it used to be. Once a requisite on every bride’s registry, today, sterling flatware is a luxury few can afford, and ... continued..

How much is your family silverware & serving set worth today?

Whether you’ve inherited the family silver flatware, received a silverware set as a wedding gift that outlived the marriage just have some sterling flatware set you never use, selling it is great way ... continued..

I Use Silver-Plated Flatware Every Day – Here's What I've Learned

Had you ever thought to use your good silverware every day? Neither had I. That is until my grandma offered for me to use her silverware when I was getting ready to move into my first apartment. As a ... continued..

Century-old sterling silver flatware set is a family heirloom. What is it worth?

This month’s submissions all were handed down in families, including a fine set of Reed & Barton sterling flatware, a carnival glass bowl, and a print that hung in a lawyer’s office. Two pieces of ... continued..

Treasures: Flatware set comes from powerhouse of American silver making

Dear Helaine and Joe: We are sending you photographs of our family Gorham sterling silver flatware — 72 pieces, pat. 1897. We also have a pair of Towle 7-inch-tall candlesticks, No. 131. They are ... continued..

The Smart Collector: Silver flatware may be worth more melted down

Q: I have complete place settings for eight plus many serving pieces in Gorham sterling's Chantilly pattern. What is its value in today's market? A: Smart collectors know that these are high times for ... continued..

Miss Manners: Auction ‘junkie’ wonders about complete sets of sterling silver flatware

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have become something of an auction junkie, and I am surprised at how often I see incomplete sets of sterling flatware for sale. Often, the “set” is just dinner forks and several ... continued..

How to Clean Silver Flatware, Jewelry, and More

Your cherished silver heirlooms can appear bright and shiny, or dark and dull. Luckily the steps for how to clean silver are easy—and rewarding. It’s a task most people can do at home with only a few ... continued..

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