Silver plate in most patterns is almost unsellable. At one point, brides aspired to large sets of china, flatware and crystal. Made since 1895, Chantilly by Gorham has been a traditional favorite ...

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 ...

According to Noel D. Turner in his book “American Silver Flatware” (A.S. Barnes, ... By the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, there were thousands of flatware patterns, ...

Silver plate in most patterns is almost unsellable. At one point, brides aspired to large sets of china, flatware, and crystal. Made since 1895, "Chantilly" by Gorham has been a traditional ...

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 ...

Top Oneida flatware for the money. Oneida Flight 12 Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set. What you need to know: This classic design from the 1950s says rock-n-roll at the drive-in. What you’ll ...

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 ...

Related: 20 Surprising Things You Can Clean in Your Dishwasher, From Flower Pots to Sponges How to Clean Silver. To safely clean your silver pieces, use a plastic dishpan or line the sink with a ...

Notably, some common ingredients can damage sterling silver flatware if they stay on it for too long, such as eggs and onions ...