Sterling Silverware

Silver in the News

Woody Auction's October 25th auction, online and live in Douglass, Kansas, will feature art glass, cut glass, more

Signed Daum Nancy French cameo art glass vase, fire polished and of excellent quality. The 6 ¾ inch tall vase boasts a white translucent and dark cranberry ground. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. 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..

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..

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..

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..

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