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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, ...

In the 18th century, England protected its export market of silverware in the colonies by not exporting raw silver. So Annapolis silversmiths were forced to reuse old silver for their creations, and ...

Last week we looked at the booming silver and gold markets, and little has changed in the intervening seven days. This week let's cover the trickier side of that market: coins. Very few countries ...

Judging by my recent mail, it seems coins are a hot topic these days. The huge run-up in gold (about $2,600 per ounce as I write this) and silver ($31.10 per ounce) has prompted lots of you (and me ...

Knowledge about what makes an ornate candelabra or decorative platter valuable can help you separate the good stuff from the giveaways. By Ginanne Brownell LONDON — When a great-uncle dies or an older ...

Holiday time means making your antique objects look their best, particularly your silver serving pieces, flatware and collectibles. You figure cleaning silver is pretty straightforward - silver polish ...

I've lived in London for twenty years but had never heard of the London Silver Vaults on Chancery Lane until recently and none of my London friends had either. And what an extraordinary find it is, ...

We've all heard the old saying that a dollar doesn't buy what it used to, and that's never been more true than today. Grocery shopping has become a shocking experience from week to week as prices ...