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7 Antiques You Might Have Inherited That Are Secretly Valuable

When a family heirloom lands in your lap, it's easy to assume it's just sentimental. But sometimes, that "old thing" gathering dust in a box or sitting on a sideboard is actually worth far more than ... continued..

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 Some of those "outdated" items ... continued..

I Use Silver-Plated Flatware Every Day – Here's What I've Learned

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 ... continued..

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 ... continued..

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 ... 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 to ... continued..

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. continued..

Miss Manners: Auction ‘junkie’ wonders about complete sets of sterling silver flatware

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 ... continued..

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. continued..

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