Silver in the News

Best sterling silver flatware set – Chicago Tribune
Finding a silver flatware set that is actually silver 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 ... continued..
Sterling flatware is a luxury not everyone wants these days. Here are some ideas on what to do with it | Entertainment/Life - NOLA.com
RESTORE IT: If your old silver is tarnished beyond what you can do to salvage it, a good silversmith can fix that. Biro charges $6 a piece to professionally clean and machine polish sterling flatware. continued..
How much is your family silverware & serving set worth today? - MSN
Your typical 32-piece sterling silver flatware set can easily bring you $800 to $1,200. When my mom died in 2022, my brothers and I sold a hefty box of about 30 pieces of silver flatware for $1,000. continued..
At Home: You inherited the family silver -- now what? - The Mercury News
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 ... continued..
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 ... continued..
The Common Ingredients That Might Be Damaging Your Sterling Silver Flatware - MSN
Sterling silver is an alloy, typically made by mixing silver with a small amount of copper to make it more durable and hard. It's also known as 925 silver because it contains 92.5% pure silver. continued..
Family silver, a German doll and soldiers’ World War I mementos: What are they worth? - oregonlive
Your sterling silver flatware set is in the “Continental” pattern by International Silver Company, which was founded in 1898 in Meriden, Connecticut, and is still in business today. continued..
Sterling flatware set fit for a king - Daily Herald
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 ... continued..
Miss Manners: Sterling silver for everyday use?
My everyday flatware is a set of stainless steel that I purchased more than 20 years ago. At this point, it is difficult to keep clean and I don’t really like the design. continued..

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