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 afford, and ...
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7 Antiques You'll Regret Donating to the Thrift Store
We've all been there-mid-declutter, feeling virtuous as we load up boxes for donation. But before you drop that last one off at the thrift store, pause for a second. Some of those "outdated" items ...
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Century-old sterling silver flatware set is a family heirloom. What is it worth?
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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7 Heirloom Items That Are Worth More Than You Realize
Most of us have a few things tucked away that once belonged to a parent or grandparent-a watch, a quilt, maybe a set of china that's been boxed up for years. But here's the surprise: some of those ...
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Restoring silver’s beauty after it’s washed away
Q: I put my sterling-silver flatware through the dishwasher, and now it looks “too clean.” All the darkness in the grooves and details is gone. What can I do? A: Although you do want flatware to ...
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Best sterling-silver flatware set
Which sterling-silver flatware set is best? When shopping for flatware, there is a lot to think about, including material, weight, style and ease of cleaning, to name a few. Most households will have ...
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Woody Auction's October 25th auction, online and live in Douglass, Kansas, will feature art glass, cut glass, more
Signed Daum Nancy French cameo art glass vase, fire polished and of excellent quality. The 6 ¾ inch tall vase boasts a white translucent and dark cranberry ground. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000.
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Ask Amy: I think a dinner guest lifted a piece of my sterling silver flatware and I’m forking mad!
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.
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