Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Identifying antique silverware patterns is tricky. Often, the silver has been passed down for generations, and the name of the ...

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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 ...

Silverware. As enduring as works of fine art. And, depending on the twists and turns, the details and designs, as intriguing. Whether picking out treasures for upcoming nuptials or simply indulging ...

Here’s why I will never become rich as a home design columnist. Because, far too often, when I go out to investigate some aspect of better living, I wind up buying into it. Literally. Which brings me ...

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 ...

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A good sterling silver flatware set can last a long time. Whether you’re picking one up for yourself or want to give a friend a timeless gift for their new home, you’ll want something impressive and ...