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 ...

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 ...

Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Francis I Pattern Flatware Set. Comprising 12 place knives, 12 butter knives, 12 place forks, 12 salad forks, 12 place spoons, 12 teaspoons, 8 demitasse spoons, 1 ...

Q. I inherited the 58-piece Towle Silversmiths sterling silver flatware seen in this picture. It is a service for eight, and it includes a matching carving set. Inscribed on each piece are the letter ...

Antique silverware represents a level of craftsmanship that rarely exists in modern production”— Ken Bowers METAIRIE, ...

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 ...