There's a kind of awe around a drawer of old silver — weighty handles, that cool shimmer, the kind of patina that seems to carry stories. That sensory difference is what makes people stop and ask ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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, picking ...