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The best silverware sets
Beyond being a functional tool, good silverware will also feel nice in your hand and elevate your tablescape—both matters of personal preference. So to help narrow down your options, I reviewed six of ... continued..
The Best Flatware
This formal set of flatware looks like sterling silver but it’s actually made from stainless steel. Don’t let its elegant looks deceive you—it’s still durable enough for everyday use. continued..
10 places to sell grandma’s silverware and serving pieces
CashforSilverUSA paid $710 for this sterling flatware set: A CashforSilverUSA customer got $300 for this set of silver coins: And look at this collection of Kennedy half dollars CashforSilverUSA ... 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..
Antiques: To sell your precious metals, consider an assayer
Many of us have a few bits of jewelry or flatware that we don't use and wouldn't miss, and now might be a good time to sell. continued..
Does Sterling Silver Tarnish And How To Keep Silver From Tarnishing
Introduction As a classic material in jewelry making, sterling silver is highly valued by both consumers and designers for its unique luster and superior texture. However, many users find that their ... continued..
Antiques: Silver and gold are getting hot and hotter
Besides jewelry, if you have unused flatware, serving pieces, tea sets and similar items, you might want to look for silver marks on their bottoms or undersides. If you see imprints such as ".925" or ... continued..
How to Clean Silverware to Protect Against Stains and Tarnish
Store your flatware in a dry ... Silverware made from real sterling silver tends to tarnish over time. Follow these steps to make the silver shine like new. Step 1: Add Silverware to Cleaning ... continued..
Silver price today: Silver is down 0.75% today
Silver traded at $31.68 per ounce as of 9 a.m. ET. That represents a decrease of 0.75% over the past 24 hours. Year to date, silver is up 32.42%. On the last day, it has reached a low of $31.37 and a ... continued..
Auction of writer Anne Rice's property will include valuable favorites. See what's for sale.
A Gorhman sterling silver flatware service for 24 will be part of the Anne Rice auction Oct. 21-31. Rice was known for her musical salons and entertaining extravaganzas, and the auction will ... continued..
This American lithograph dates to the early 1860s. What is it worth?
This month’s submissions include a rare 19th-century American lithograph, an early Missouri coin silver mustard ladle, and a midcentury cabinet radio/record player, all descended through families. continued..
Antiques: Silver and gold are getting hot and hotter
if you have unused flatware, serving pieces, tea sets and similar items, you might want to look for silver marks on their bottoms or undersides. If you see imprints such as ".925" or "sterling ... continued..

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