Complete Sterling Silver Flatware Sets

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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..

If Your Vintage Silverware Has This Marking On It, It Might Be Worth Some Money

Silverware isn't just a fancy name. The precious metal was often used in the production of flatware; this mark will indicate you have the real thing. 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..

Restoring silver’s beauty after it’s washed away

Q: I put my sterling-silver flatware through the dishwasher, and now it looks “too clean.” All the darkness in the grooves and details is gone. What can I do? A: Although you do want flatware to ... continued..

Best sterling-silver flatware set

Which sterling-silver flatware set is best? When shopping for flatware, there is a lot to think about, including material, weight, style and ease of cleaning, to name a few. Most households will have ... continued..

Miss Manners: Sterling silver for everyday use?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a flatware issue that perhaps you could shed light on. My everyday flatware is a set of stainless steel that I purchased more than 20 years ago. At this point, it is ... 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..

Ask Amy: I think a dinner guest lifted a piece of my sterling silver flatware and I’m forking mad!

DEAR AMY: About a month ago my husband and I invited two other couples, who are friends of ours, over for dinner. I had the table laid out nicely with our best china and sterling silver flatware. continued..

Want to seach for the Northwest Passage like a 19th-century British explorer? Bring your sterling silver flatware and hubris.

Longtime adventure author and editor Anthony Brandt has just released his latest work, The Man Who Ate His Boots. The intensely researched book examines the search for the Northwest Passage, the holy ... continued..

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