That drawer full of tarnished forks and spoons might not look like much-but don't be fooled. Some old silverware isn't just ...

Identifying antique silverware patterns is tricky. Often, the silver has been passed down for generations, and the name of the design, the manufacturer, and the history have been lost. Fortunately, ...

Most of us have a few things tucked away that once belonged to a parent or grandparent-a watch, a quilt, maybe a set of china ...

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 ...

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been collecting silver flatware in various patterns when I see pieces at really great prices. I also love to entertain, both casually and semi-formally. In both cases, I love ...

1. This classic, tailored pattern plays well with both casual and formal china. Sinclair by Ralph Lauren, available at Fortunoff, White Plains, (914) 287-8700, $70 per place setting. 2. The timeworn, ...

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 ...