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 ...

Once a hallmark of wealth and fine dining etiquette, sterling silver is becoming increasingly rare in everyday households. Much like the once-popular china cabinet, it's commonly found tucked away in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Like a lot of American couples in the late 1950s, my parents got a set of sterling silverware for their wedding. And also like many, they have not used it for years. So this spring, with my parents ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.