That drawer full of tarnished forks and spoons might not look like much-but don't be fooled. Some old silverware isn't just ...

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 ...

Most of us have a few things tucked away that once belonged to a parent or grandparent-a watch, a quilt, maybe a set of china ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jabez Gorham had a struggling jewelry business until 1831, when he and his craftsmen started making coin silver spoons. This began the Gorham Silver Co. The business prospered, so he sold his interest ...