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 sale. Often, the “set” is just dinner forks and several ...

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 ...

We've all been there-mid-declutter, feeling virtuous as we load up boxes for donation. But before you drop that last one off ...

That drawer full of tarnished forks and spoons might not look like much-but don't be fooled. Some old silverware isn't just heirloom-worthy; it's downright valuable. Between rare patterns, high silver ...

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 ...

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 ...

Had you ever thought to use your good silverware every day? Neither had I. That is until my grandma offered for me to use her silverware when I was getting ready to move into my first apartment. As a ...

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 ...