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Sterling flatware is a luxury not everyone wants these days. Here are some ideas on what to do with it

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 affo ... continued..

How much is your family silverware & serving set worth today?

W hether you’ve inherited the family silver flatware, received a silverware set as a wedding gift that outlived the marriage just have some sterling flatware set you never use, selling it is ... continued..

At Home: You inherited the family silver — now what?

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, sterling flatware is a luxury few can afford t ... continued..

The Common Ingredients That Might Be Damaging Your Sterling Silver Flatware

Some people who own a set of sterling silver flatware tend to keep it bundled safely away for special occasions only, out of fear of damaging it with use. Silver does require more upkeep than ... continued..

How to clean silver jewelry and silverware at home, according to experts

Read on for Brierley’s tips and cleaning advice for silver heirlooms like flatware and hollowware. It’s normal for sterling silver jewelry to tarnish, and it won’t hurt the item — though it will ... continued..

Ask Amy: I think a dinner guest lifted a piece of my sterling silver flatware and I’m forking mad!

I had the table laid out nicely with our best china and sterling silver flatware. During dinner one of our dinner companions asked if the flatware was sterling. I replied that it was. She said, ... continued..

Miss Manners: Auction ‘junkie’ wonders about complete sets of sterling silver flatware

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have become something of an auction junkie, and I am surprised at how often I see incomplete sets of sterling flatware for ... with “the good silver” mix utensil designs ... continued..

A Fairly Exhaustive Guide to Flatware

Ngo, a flatware collector who runs an Instagram account dedicated to utensils, explains that the change from silver to steel followed the advent of the Bauhaus and other early-20th-century design ... continued..

How to Clean and Polish Silver

Here’s how to clean and care for plated or sterling silver (whether it’s flatware, jewelry, or larger pieces) so that it can be enjoyed for generations. Hand-washing silver flatware after a ... continued..

Miss Manners: I’m puzzled when I find silverware sets that are incomplete

The best silverware sets

Long-term testing: I’ve been using Made In's silverware set as my everyday flatware since I first tested silverware sets in 2022, and I can’t imagine I’d ever want to swap it for anything else. continued..

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