There's a kind of awe around a drawer of old silver — weighty handles, that cool shimmer, the kind of patina that seems to carry stories. That sensory difference is what makes people stop and ask ...

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 ...

In my day, upperclassmen, in this case upperclasswomen, considered picking our silver patterns an important part of growing up, becoming senior class, looking forward to joining sororities, picking ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been collecting silver flatware in various patterns when I see pieces at really great prices. I also love to entertain, both casually and semi-formally. In both cases, I love ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Like a lot of American couples in the late 1950s, my parents got a set of sterling silver flatware for their wedding. And also like many, they have not used it for many years. So ...

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