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 ...

Antique silverware often hides more value than we initially realize. Whether you've inherited a set or found pieces at an estate sale, certain patterns can be surprisingly valuable. Knowing which ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...