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 ...

While dining out is fun, sometimes nothing beats a home-cooked (or takeout) meal. Whether you’re throwing a summer soireé in your backyard or just ordering in with family, the right flatware can take ...

A: Smart collectors know that these are high times for gold and sterling silver. Some have also learned that their metals, including silver flatware, are worth more melted down than intact.

Q: How did flatware evolve? A: From 18th Century silversmiths who turned silver coins into spoons and forks called “flatware” Prehistoric table manners: The earliest precursors of the fork ...

‘L’Elegance’ pattern sterling silver flatware This set of silver descended in my family, who were originally from Cincinnati, Ohio.

My Sterling flatware is "Rose" by Stieff, an old-time Connecticut silver company. It took 30 years and two husbands to complete the service for eight with all the extra serving pieces.

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 ...

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 … ...

Like a lot of American couples in the late 1950s, my parents got a set of sterling silver flatware for their wedding. And also like many, they have not used it for many years.