Silver in the News

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..
5 Pieces of Old Silverware That Could Be Worth a Fortune
That drawer full of tarnished forks and spoons might not look like much-but don't be fooled. Some old silverware isn't just heirloom-worthy; it's downright valuable. Between rare patterns, high silver ... continued..
Sterling silver for everyday
Like a best party dress, Rosemarie Pilon’s sterling-silver flatware comes out only on special occasions. “I get it out for Christmas and at Derby and for special times like birthday parties,” she said ... continued..
Warman's sterling silver flatware : value & identification guide / Phil Dreis
Revised edition of: Warman's sterling silver flatware / Moran, Mark F. NMAH copy 39088019834001 Purchased from the NMAH Library Endowment. Beautiful to behold and exciting to collect, sterling silver ... 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..
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..
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..
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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